Alexandria charts the path to peace, justice and strong institutions in Macron’s historic visit

Peace and justice have become a practical path to re-pumping the arteries of life in a reality that threatens multiple dangers, especially since we are in a world in which political, economic and humanitarian crises are intertwined, and this is the foundation on which the “Sustainable Development 2030” plan was built.

In this context, the visit of French President “Emmanuel Macron” to Egypt, and his reception by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, stands out. As a political and development milestone that reflects the growing importance of multidimensional international partnerships in supporting the seventeen Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially those related to peace, building strong institutions, and promoting social justice and human development.

Hence, this news report highlights the historic visit of French President Emmanuel Macron, exploring the extent of Egyptian-French rapprochement, and following up on ways of development coordination between Egypt and France in the field of education and investment in people. So keep reading.

Peace and justice first

On a bright day in which the streets of Alexandria were decorated with the flags of Egypt and France, the new city of Burj Al Arab was about to witness a unique event, an event that embodies how to transform strategic partnerships into effective tools to achieve the “2030 Sustainable Development Agenda,” especially the sixteenth goal related to peace, justice and strong institutions.

This came at the beginning of an African tour in which the French President began a visit to the Bride of the Mediterranean, where he was received by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, on the sidelines of the opening of a new campus affiliated with the Francophone “Senghor University”.

From the first moments of the expanded talks session held by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi with his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, in Burj Al Arab, the file of peace and justice emerged as a top priority, in light of the goals of sustainable development. Therefore, President Sisi stressed Egypt’s firm position regarding the security and stability of the Arab region, and the necessity of staying away from the scourge of escalation.

Building strong university institutions

The French President’s visit to Egypt was in light of the celebration of the opening of the new headquarters of “Senghor University” in Borg El Arab, which is the most prominent event that translates the sixteenth goal: peace, justice, and strong institutions; Because this academic edifice, in which the Egyptian state invested about 60 million euros, is an environment for preparing African cadres and leaders capable of managing the institutions of their countries with efficiency and governance.

Regarding this academic importance, President Sisi described this opening as a defining moment aimed at investing in people, as an irreplaceable path if we want to achieve the goals of sustainable development. By providing 100 annual scholarships to African students, Egypt and France contribute to enhancing the efficiency of decision-makers in the areas of governance and resource management, which goes directly to the essence of building strong national institutions capable of achieving justice and development on the African continent.

Model for Multilateral Action

In the presence of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, the Secretary-General of the Organization of Francophonie, Louise Mushikiwabo, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Burundi, Edward Bizimana, a large number of politicians and academics from around the world, and a number of African officials - French President Emmanuel Macron affirmed the depth of Egyptian-French relations.

In a related context, the French President said: “The Senghor University project is an important project, and it was born at the Dakar Summit in 1989; That is, more than 35 years ago, when Alexandria hosted the first university site”.

Following this, French praise came through the French Foreign Ministry spokesman, confirming that Paris places its trust in the Egyptian Voice of Wisdom. It is a fundamental pillar of stability in the Middle East, due to Egypt’s regional and international standing. This coordination represents a practical application of the spirit of Goal 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions - which seeks to build a world free of violence through institutional solutions.

President Macron’s visit to Alexandria today, and the official and media momentum that accompanied it; It confirms that the Egyptian-French partnership has reached a golden age. The success of the two countries in linking political interests (peace) with educational efforts (institutions) and development projects (justice) provides a role model for international cooperation that plants on the ground the seeds of a more stable and prosperous future for the countries of the Mediterranean and Africa.

This is something thatThe Earth Guards Foundation appreciates in light of the current global transformations, which require from all peoples of the world the necessity of finding a serious path to effectively achieve the goals of sustainable development; To enhance present and future generations.