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The Strategic Importance of Egypt’s Stability. The Polish Dimension of Security Cooperation

Poland considers Egypt’s stability to be crucial for regional and global security, viewing their cooperation in broad terms. As emphasized in 2019 by then-Minister of Foreign Affairs Jacek Czaputowicz, Egypt is one of Poland’s key partners in Africa and the Arab world. In recent decades, Egypt has faced turbulent regional developments, from terrorist activities in Sinai to conflicts in neighboring countries and territories such as Libya, Sudan, and the Gaza Strip. These experiences have demonstrated that security challenges must be approached comprehensively—not only in the military dimension but also through diplomatic and humanitarian means. Extremist organizations often exploit instability, social discontent, and humanitarian crises to gain support. Consequently, Poland has naturally viewed support for Egypt and its region as part of a holistic strategy to combat terrorism and promote stability, understanding that military operations must be combined with assistance to civilians in order to undermine the roots of radicalization. When ISIS and other militant groups expanded their reach across the Middle East and North Africa, the threat affected not only local societies but also international peace. Both Cairo and Warsaw treated this threat with gravity. Poland recognized “Egypt’s leading role in North Africa and the Middle East” in addressing such crises. Although Poland and Egypt served as non-permanent members of the UN Security Council in different terms (Egypt – 2016–2017, Poland – 2018–2019), both countries pursued convergent priorities in the field of international security. Cairo and Warsaw alike emphasized the importance of respecting international law, preventing conflicts, countering terrorism, and supporting UN peacekeeping operations. This alignment of approaches fostered further cooperation between the two countries within the UN framework and through bilateral dialogue. Poland–Egypt Development and Humanitarian Cooperation Poland–Egypt cooperation in the field of security also includes a development and humanitarian dimension, implemented under the “Polish Aid” program. These activities reflect the principle of international solidarity and are consistent with the objectives of Poland’s development cooperation policy, as defined in the Act on Development Cooperation of 16 September 2011 and in the Multiannual Development Cooperation Program 2021–2030 “Solidarity for Development.” Although Egypt is not among the priority countries of Polish Aid, it has benefited from individual development projects financed by Poland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. One example is a project implemented by the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Cairo in 2022, which financed the equipment of a computer laboratory for St. Mark’s School for children with special needs. Its goal was to reduce educational inequalities and improve access to modern forms of learning for children with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities. Such initiatives, though local in scope, are consistent with Poland’s strategy of linking social development with conflict prevention. In line with the Multiannual Program, Polish development cooperation focuses on supporting education, health, equal opportunities, good governance, and peace and strong institutions. In this context, projects carried out in Egypt, similarly to those directed toward Palestine, contribute to the broader objective of building social and institutional stability in the Middle East region. Poland and Egypt play complementary roles in responding to humanitarian crises in the Northeast Africa and Middle East region. Acting mainly through the mechanisms of the United Nations and the European Union, Poland provides financial support to initiatives aimed at assisting civilians affected by conflicts in Sudan, South Sudan, and the Gaza Strip. In recent years, Warsaw has contributed funds to UNHCR, UNRWA, WFP, and UNICEF, as well as financed development projects under the “Polish Aid” program. Part of these efforts is logistically carried out from Egyptian territory, which has become one of the main humanitarian hubs for the region, serving as an operational base for UN agencies supporting the Palestinian population. Egypt, as a country bordering crisis zones in Sudan and Gaza, plays a key role as a host state for refugees and a coordinator of international assistance. The UN and non-governmental structures operating in Cairo—including Caritas Poland, which runs educational programs for refugees from Eritrea and Sudan—exemplify the synergy between development and humanitarian aid. In this way, by supporting Egypt’s efforts and financing the activities of international institutions, Poland helps to ease Egypt’s burden in caring for refugees and contributes to stabilizing the humanitarian situation throughout the region. Preventing Illegal Migration and Regional Crises Both Poland and Egypt face similar migration challenges that intertwine issues of security, humanitarianism, and social stability. Situated at the crossroads of Africa and the Middle East, Egypt is a key host country for refugees, while Poland, as a border state of the European Union, experiences the effects of migration from conflict-affected regions. Both countries share the belief that the key to reducing illegal migration lies in supporting stability and development in the countries of origin. In this sense, Poland’s activities within EU and UN humanitarian programs and Egypt’s efforts in border control and refugee assistance constitute complementary elements of a common goal—mitigating the consequences of regional crises. Concrete examples include Poland’s participation in EU naval missions in the Mediterranean Sea. Poland took part in the EUNAVFOR MED “Sophia” operation (2018–2020), aimed at combating migrant smuggling and human trafficking in the Mediterranean, as well as supporting the Libyan coast guard. Following the conclusion of that mission on 31 March 2020, Poland has continued its involvement in its successor operation—EUNAVFOR MED “Irini,” focused on enforcing the UN arms embargo on Libya. Through a contingent of up to 120 soldiers and a Bryza patrol aircraft, Poland supports the European Union’s efforts to stabilize Libya and curb transnational crime. Although Poland and Egypt do not participate in joint missions, their actions are complementary: Cairo secures its borders and waters in the southeastern Mediterranean, while Warsaw engages in EU operations in the western part of the sea. Both countries thus pursue the shared objective of strengthening regional security and limiting sources of destabilization that affect both Europe and North Africa. Poland and Egypt also present convergent positions on the phenomenon of the instrumentalization of migration and human trafficking, recognizing that border security requires a combination of humanitarian, developmental, and informational measures. Both countries support international initiatives aimed at curbing human smuggling and countering disinformation related to migration. Military and Defense Cooperation Defense cooperation between Poland and Egypt has been developing gradually, based on mutual recognition of both countries’ roles in maintaining regional stability. Poland regards Egypt as a key Western partner in combating terrorism and stabilizing the Middle East and North Africa. Conversely, Egypt considers Poland a reliable member of anti-terrorist coalitions and the European Union, whose experience in international missions translates into tangible contributions to global security. During the V4+Egypt summit, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki emphasized that cooperation with Cairo is a “condition for the stabilization of the European Union,” while Poland appreciates Egypt’s mediating role in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, its efforts toward peace in Libya and Syria, and its contribution to the fight against the Islamic State. Poland maintains a military presence in Iraq, continuing its involvement in global counterterrorism efforts. According to decisions of the Council of Ministers and the decrees of the President of the Republic of Poland, the mandate of the Polish Military Contingent in the Republic of Iraq—as well as in Jordan, Qatar, and Kuwait—has been extended until 31 December 2025. The contingent consists of up to 350 soldiers and civilian personnel across all the mentioned countries. The tasks of Polish soldiers are advisory, training, and logistical in nature, carried out under NATO Mission Iraq (NMI)—which focuses on strategic advice and command staff training—and under the Global Coalition against the Islamic State (Operation Inherent Resolve). Polish troops do not participate in direct combat operations but support regional stabilization by strengthening the capabilities of local armed and security forces. The experience gained in Iraq and previously in Afghanistan constitutes an important asset in the exchange of knowledge on counterterrorism. For Egypt, which for years has conducted operations against extremist groups in Sinai, these experiences are of practical and analytical significance. Cooperation in this area takes the form of expert dialogue and experience exchange within international forums such as the NATO Mediterranean Dialogue, of which Egypt is a partner. Egypt and Poland also cooperate within international structures dedicated to peace. Egypt is among the largest contributors to UN peacekeeping missions, and Poland has repeatedly expressed appreciation for this activity, emphasizing that the participation of Egyptian soldiers in peace operations promotes regional stability. In the UNIFIL mission in Lebanon, Polish and Egyptian personnel serve side by side—Poland with a motorized company and staff officers, Egypt with military observers. This environment enables the building of contacts and mutual understanding in operational practice. The topic of potential industrial and defense cooperation also appears in politico-military dialogue, particularly in the modernization of post-Soviet equipment, where Poland possesses technical expertise. During high-level visits, including Minister Jacek Czaputowicz’s visit to Cairo in 2019 and Minister Radosław Sikorski’s talks with Egypt’s foreign minister in 2025, both sides reaffirmed the importance of cooperation in security and defense and their shared support for regional stabilization efforts. Joint Efforts in Regional Diplomacy An important dimension of Poland–Egypt cooperation is the coordination of positions in international policy concerning the stabilization of the Middle East and North Africa. Both countries support political solutions to regional conflicts and actions aimed at rebuilding societies after wars. During Egypt’s presidency of the African Union in 2019, Poland—as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council—supported Cairo’s initiatives regarding Libya and Sudan, recognizing Egypt’s mediation experience as an important contribution to the peace process. Poland actively supported the Berlin Process on Libya and, in its statements at the UN, emphasized the need for European and African cooperation in stabilizing the region. In the same year, Egypt took part in the “Ministerial to Promote a Future of Peace and Security in the Middle East” conference (the so-called Warsaw Process) organized in Warsaw and co-hosted by Poland and the United States. Poland invited Egypt to participate in the subsequent working groups established after this conference, recognizing that Egypt’s voice was essential in discussions on security and peace in the region. In later bilateral contacts, including Minister Jacek Czaputowicz’s visit to Cairo in April 2019, the Polish side emphasized Egypt’s “stabilizing role” in addressing crises in Libya, Sudan, and the Israeli–Palestinian peace process. The most recent example of Poland–Egypt cooperation is their diplomatic response to the Israel–Gaza war and its aftermath. Egypt, serving as the main mediator in ceasefire negotiations, organized a series of international meetings, including a peace summit in Sharm El-Sheikh in October 2025, dedicated to ending hostilities and planning the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip. Poland explicitly supported these initiatives, recognizing Egypt as a key intermediary in the peace process. On 29 October 2025, a phone conversation took place between Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Badr Abdelatty, and Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Radosław Sikorski. The Egyptian minister informed his counterpart about the outcomes of the Sharm El-Sheikh summit and stressed the importance of consolidating the ceasefire, facilitating humanitarian aid deliveries, and mobilizing international financial and technical support for Gaza’s reconstruction. Poland, in turn, reaffirmed its support for these efforts and expressed readiness to participate in the International Conference on Gaza Reconstruction, being prepared by Egypt and planned to take place in Cairo in November 2025. Poland consistently reinforced this position within the European Union, co-signing joint statements calling for the protection of civilians and humanitarian access to Gaza. In 2024, it allocated 2 million USD to support UN agencies (UNRWA and WFP) assisting Palestinian civilians, and in 2025 joined a coalition of states advocating for the maintenance of medical corridors and the treatment of the wounded from Gaza. Such coordinated efforts—with Egypt as the regional organizer of the peace process and Poland as a supportive donor and advocate within the EU—constitute a coherent example of diplomatic synchronization in favor of peace, reconstruction, and the prevention of renewed escalation. An important, though less publicized, dimension of Poland–Egypt cooperation remains intercultural and interfaith dialogue. It contributes to fostering tolerance and countering extremism. In 2019, during his visit to Cairo, Minister of Foreign Affairs Jacek Czaputowicz met with Pope Tawadros II, Patriarch of the Coptic Orthodox Church, and with Grand Imam Ahmad al-Tayeb of Al-Azhar University—the most prominent theological center of Sunni Islam. The discussions concerned the situation of Christians in the Middle East, interreligious dialogue, and joint actions against ideologies of hatred. In March 2025, Pope Tawadros II was received by Michał Murkociński, Head of the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Cairo. The discussion focused on the situation of Christians in Egypt and the protection of cultural heritage. A few weeks later, on 28 April, Tawadros II visited Poland and met with President Andrzej Duda. The meeting at the Presidential Palace centered on religious freedom, the role of Christians in the Arab world, and the integration of the Coptic diaspora in Poland. During President Andrzej Duda’s earlier visit to Egypt, the importance of cooperation with religious institutions such as Al-Azhar in combating ideologies of hatred and promoting peaceful coexistence was emphasized. Poland has consistently expressed solidarity with Christians in the Middle East, supporting aid projects carried out in cooperation with the Catholic Church and charitable organizations. These actions complement Egypt’s efforts to strengthen religious communities. Although non-military in nature, they build trust, reduce radicalization, and constitute an important element of long-term social security. Summary Relations between Poland and Egypt are based on a shared understanding of security as a concept broader than mere military defense. They encompass diplomatic, humanitarian, developmental, and cultural activities that together form a coherent strategy for regional stabilization. Poland supports Egypt as a key partner in North Africa and the Middle East—as a mediator in conflicts, a host for refugees, and a hub of international cooperation. Egypt, in turn, views Poland as a credible European Union partner that contributes experience in counterterrorism, institution-building, and peace support. The joint efforts of both countries—from international missions to humanitarian initiatives and interfaith dialogue—demonstrate that security can be strengthened not only through strategic cooperation but also through the cultivation of trust between societies. In this sense, Poland–Egypt cooperation serves as an example of an integrated approach to stabilization, combining institutional strength, social solidarity, and diplomacy grounded in mutual respect.

Poland considers Egypt’s stability to be crucial for regional and global security, viewing their cooperation in broad terms. As emphasized in 2019 by then-Minister of Foreign Affairs Jacek Czaputowicz, Egypt is one of Poland’s key partners in Africa and the Arab world. In recent decades, Egypt has faced turbulent regional developments, from terrorist activities in Sinai to conflicts in neighboring countries and territories such as Libya, Sudan, and the Gaza Strip. These experiences have demonstrated that security challenges must be approached comprehensively—not only in the military dimension but also through diplomatic and humanitarian means. Extremist organizations often exploit instability, social discontent, and humanitarian crises to gain support. Consequently, Poland has naturally viewed support for Egypt and its region as part of a holistic strategy to combat terrorism and promote stability, understanding that military operations must be combined with assistance to civilians in order to undermine the roots of radicalization.

When ISIS and other militant groups expanded their reach across the Middle East and North Africa, the threat affected not only local societies but also international peace. Both Cairo and Warsaw treated this threat with gravity. Poland recognized “Egypt’s leading role in North Africa and the Middle East” in addressing such crises. Although Poland and Egypt served as non-permanent members of the UN Security Council in different terms (Egypt – 2016–2017, Poland – 2018–2019), both countries pursued convergent priorities in the field of international security. Cairo and Warsaw alike emphasized the importance of respecting international law, preventing conflicts, countering terrorism, and supporting UN peacekeeping operations. This alignment of approaches fostered further cooperation between the two countries within the UN framework and through bilateral dialogue.

Poland–Egypt Development and Humanitarian Cooperation

Poland–Egypt cooperation in the field of security also includes a development and humanitarian dimension, implemented under the “Polish Aid” program. These activities reflect the principle of international solidarity and are consistent with the objectives of Poland’s development cooperation policy, as defined in the Act on Development Cooperation of 16 September 2011 and in the Multiannual Development Cooperation Program 2021–2030 “Solidarity for Development.” Although Egypt is not among the priority countries of Polish Aid, it has benefited from individual development projects financed by Poland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. One example is a project implemented by the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Cairo in 2022, which financed the equipment of a computer laboratory for St. Mark’s School for children with special needs. Its goal was to reduce educational inequalities and improve access to modern forms of learning for children with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities. Such initiatives, though local in scope, are consistent with Poland’s strategy of linking social development with conflict prevention.

In line with the Multiannual Program, Polish development cooperation focuses on supporting education, health, equal opportunities, good governance, and peace and strong institutions. In this context, projects carried out in Egypt, similarly to those directed toward Palestine, contribute to the broader objective of building social and institutional stability in the Middle East region.

Poland and Egypt play complementary roles in responding to humanitarian crises in the Northeast Africa and Middle East region. Acting mainly through the mechanisms of the United Nations and the European Union, Poland provides financial support to initiatives aimed at assisting civilians affected by conflicts in Sudan, South Sudan, and the Gaza Strip. In recent years, Warsaw has contributed funds to UNHCR, UNRWA, WFP, and UNICEF, as well as financed development projects under the “Polish Aid” program. Part of these efforts is logistically carried out from Egyptian territory, which has become one of the main humanitarian hubs for the region, serving as an operational base for UN agencies supporting the Palestinian population.

Egypt, as a country bordering crisis zones in Sudan and Gaza, plays a key role as a host state for refugees and a coordinator of international assistance. The UN and non-governmental structures operating in Cairo—including Caritas Poland, which runs educational programs for refugees from Eritrea and Sudan—exemplify the synergy between development and humanitarian aid. In this way, by supporting Egypt’s efforts and financing the activities of international institutions, Poland helps to ease Egypt’s burden in caring for refugees and contributes to stabilizing the humanitarian situation throughout the region.

Preventing Illegal Migration and Regional Crises

Both Poland and Egypt face similar migration challenges that intertwine issues of security, humanitarianism, and social stability. Situated at the crossroads of Africa and the Middle East, Egypt is a key host country for refugees, while Poland, as a border state of the European Union, experiences the effects of migration from conflict-affected regions. Both countries share the belief that the key to reducing illegal migration lies in supporting stability and development in the countries of origin. In this sense, Poland’s activities within EU and UN humanitarian programs and Egypt’s efforts in border control and refugee assistance constitute complementary elements of a common goal—mitigating the consequences of regional crises.

Concrete examples include Poland’s participation in EU naval missions in the Mediterranean Sea. Poland took part in the EUNAVFOR MED “Sophia” operation (2018–2020), aimed at combating migrant smuggling and human trafficking in the Mediterranean, as well as supporting the Libyan coast guard. Following the conclusion of that mission on 31 March 2020, Poland has continued its involvement in its successor operation—EUNAVFOR MED “Irini,” focused on enforcing the UN arms embargo on Libya. Through a contingent of up to 120 soldiers and a Bryza patrol aircraft, Poland supports the European Union’s efforts to stabilize Libya and curb transnational crime.

Although Poland and Egypt do not participate in joint missions, their actions are complementary: Cairo secures its borders and waters in the southeastern Mediterranean, while Warsaw engages in EU operations in the western part of the sea. Both countries thus pursue the shared objective of strengthening regional security and limiting sources of destabilization that affect both Europe and North Africa.

Poland and Egypt also present convergent positions on the phenomenon of the instrumentalization of migration and human trafficking, recognizing that border security requires a combination of humanitarian, developmental, and informational measures. Both countries support international initiatives aimed at curbing human smuggling and countering disinformation related to migration.

Military and Defense Cooperation

Defense cooperation between Poland and Egypt has been developing gradually, based on mutual recognition of both countries’ roles in maintaining regional stability. Poland regards Egypt as a key Western partner in combating terrorism and stabilizing the Middle East and North Africa. Conversely, Egypt considers Poland a reliable member of anti-terrorist coalitions and the European Union, whose experience in international missions translates into tangible contributions to global security. During the V4+Egypt summit, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki emphasized that cooperation with Cairo is a “condition for the stabilization of the European Union,” while Poland appreciates Egypt’s mediating role in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, its efforts toward peace in Libya and Syria, and its contribution to the fight against the Islamic State.

Poland maintains a military presence in Iraq, continuing its involvement in global counterterrorism efforts. According to decisions of the Council of Ministers and the decrees of the President of the Republic of Poland, the mandate of the Polish Military Contingent in the Republic of Iraq—as well as in Jordan, Qatar, and Kuwait—has been extended until 31 December 2025. The contingent consists of up to 350 soldiers and civilian personnel across all the mentioned countries. The tasks of Polish soldiers are advisory, training, and logistical in nature, carried out under NATO Mission Iraq (NMI)—which focuses on strategic advice and command staff training—and under the Global Coalition against the Islamic State (Operation Inherent Resolve). Polish troops do not participate in direct combat operations but support regional stabilization by strengthening the capabilities of local armed and security forces. The experience gained in Iraq and previously in Afghanistan constitutes an important asset in the exchange of knowledge on counterterrorism. For Egypt, which for years has conducted operations against extremist groups in Sinai, these experiences are of practical and analytical significance. Cooperation in this area takes the form of expert dialogue and experience exchange within international forums such as the NATO Mediterranean Dialogue, of which Egypt is a partner.

Egypt and Poland also cooperate within international structures dedicated to peace. Egypt is among the largest contributors to UN peacekeeping missions, and Poland has repeatedly expressed appreciation for this activity, emphasizing that the participation of Egyptian soldiers in peace operations promotes regional stability. In the UNIFIL mission in Lebanon, Polish and Egyptian personnel serve side by side—Poland with a motorized company and staff officers, Egypt with military observers. This environment enables the building of contacts and mutual understanding in operational practice. The topic of potential industrial and defense cooperation also appears in politico-military dialogue, particularly in the modernization of post-Soviet equipment, where Poland possesses technical expertise. During high-level visits, including Minister Jacek Czaputowicz’s visit to Cairo in 2019 and Minister Radosław Sikorski’s talks with Egypt’s foreign minister in 2025, both sides reaffirmed the importance of cooperation in security and defense and their shared support for regional stabilization efforts.

Joint Efforts in Regional Diplomacy

An important dimension of Poland–Egypt cooperation is the coordination of positions in international policy concerning the stabilization of the Middle East and North Africa. Both countries support political solutions to regional conflicts and actions aimed at rebuilding societies after wars. During Egypt’s presidency of the African Union in 2019, Poland—as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council—supported Cairo’s initiatives regarding Libya and Sudan, recognizing Egypt’s mediation experience as an important contribution to the peace process. Poland actively supported the Berlin Process on Libya and, in its statements at the UN, emphasized the need for European and African cooperation in stabilizing the region.

In the same year, Egypt took part in the “Ministerial to Promote a Future of Peace and Security in the Middle East” conference (the so-called Warsaw Process) organized in Warsaw and co-hosted by Poland and the United States. Poland invited Egypt to participate in the subsequent working groups established after this conference, recognizing that Egypt’s voice was essential in discussions on security and peace in the region. In later bilateral contacts, including Minister Jacek Czaputowicz’s visit to Cairo in April 2019, the Polish side emphasized Egypt’s “stabilizing role” in addressing crises in Libya, Sudan, and the Israeli–Palestinian peace process.

The most recent example of Poland–Egypt cooperation is their diplomatic response to the Israel–Gaza war and its aftermath. Egypt, serving as the main mediator in ceasefire negotiations, organized a series of international meetings, including a peace summit in Sharm El-Sheikh in October 2025, dedicated to ending hostilities and planning the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip. Poland explicitly supported these initiatives, recognizing Egypt as a key intermediary in the peace process. On 29 October 2025, a phone conversation took place between Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Badr Abdelatty, and Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Radosław Sikorski. The Egyptian minister informed his counterpart about the outcomes of the Sharm El-Sheikh summit and stressed the importance of consolidating the ceasefire, facilitating humanitarian aid deliveries, and mobilizing international financial and technical support for Gaza’s reconstruction. Poland, in turn, reaffirmed its support for these efforts and expressed readiness to participate in the International Conference on Gaza Reconstruction, being prepared by Egypt and planned to take place in Cairo in November 2025.

Poland consistently reinforced this position within the European Union, co-signing joint statements calling for the protection of civilians and humanitarian access to Gaza. In 2024, it allocated 2 million USD to support UN agencies (UNRWA and WFP) assisting Palestinian civilians, and in 2025 joined a coalition of states advocating for the maintenance of medical corridors and the treatment of the wounded from Gaza. Such coordinated efforts—with Egypt as the regional organizer of the peace process and Poland as a supportive donor and advocate within the EU—constitute a coherent example of diplomatic synchronization in favor of peace, reconstruction, and the prevention of renewed escalation.

An important, though less publicized, dimension of Poland–Egypt cooperation remains intercultural and interfaith dialogue. It contributes to fostering tolerance and countering extremism. In 2019, during his visit to Cairo, Minister of Foreign Affairs Jacek Czaputowicz met with Pope Tawadros II, Patriarch of the Coptic Orthodox Church, and with Grand Imam Ahmad al-Tayeb of Al-Azhar University—the most prominent theological center of Sunni Islam. The discussions concerned the situation of Christians in the Middle East, interreligious dialogue, and joint actions against ideologies of hatred.

In March 2025, Pope Tawadros II was received by Michał Murkociński, Head of the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Cairo. The discussion focused on the situation of Christians in Egypt and the protection of cultural heritage. A few weeks later, on 28 April, Tawadros II visited Poland and met with President Andrzej Duda. The meeting at the Presidential Palace centered on religious freedom, the role of Christians in the Arab world, and the integration of the Coptic diaspora in Poland. During President Andrzej Duda’s earlier visit to Egypt, the importance of cooperation with religious institutions such as Al-Azhar in combating ideologies of hatred and promoting peaceful coexistence was emphasized.

Poland has consistently expressed solidarity with Christians in the Middle East, supporting aid projects carried out in cooperation with the Catholic Church and charitable organizations. These actions complement Egypt’s efforts to strengthen religious communities. Although non-military in nature, they build trust, reduce radicalization, and constitute an important element of long-term social security.

Summary

Relations between Poland and Egypt are based on a shared understanding of security as a concept broader than mere military defense. They encompass diplomatic, humanitarian, developmental, and cultural activities that together form a coherent strategy for regional stabilization. Poland supports Egypt as a key partner in North Africa and the Middle East—as a mediator in conflicts, a host for refugees, and a hub of international cooperation. Egypt, in turn, views Poland as a credible European Union partner that contributes experience in counterterrorism, institution-building, and peace support.

The joint efforts of both countries—from international missions to humanitarian initiatives and interfaith dialogue—demonstrate that security can be strengthened not only through strategic cooperation but also through the cultivation of trust between societies. In this sense, Poland–Egypt cooperation serves as an example of an integrated approach to stabilization, combining institutional strength, social solidarity, and diplomacy grounded in mutual respect.