Egypt's Sisi and France's Macron Meet in Alexandria

Egypt's President Sisi and France's President Macron met in Alexandria on May 9, 2026, to discuss regional tensions and bilateral ties. They also opened Senghor University and toured the historic Qaitbay Citadel and Alexandria Corniche. Separately, Egypt's Prime Minister Madbouly attended the inauguration of Djibouti's president, Ismail Guelleh, conveying Sisi's congratulations and inviting him to visit Egypt to expand cooperation in ports, energy, and infrastructure.