President Sisi: The situation in the Middle East is turbulent, and Egypt is committed to a balanced policy
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received today, Wednesday, Kaya Kallas, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, at his residence in the Belgian capital, Brussels, in the presence of Dr. Badr Abdel-Ati, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptians Abroad Affairs, Ambassador of the European Union to Egypt, Vice-President of the European Union Foreign Service, and Director-General of the Middle East and North Administration. Africa at the European Union Foreign Service.
The official spokesman for the Presidency of the Republic stated that the President began the meeting by expressing his appreciation for the strategic partnership between Egypt and the European Union, stressing the importance of strengthening consultation and coordination between the two sides, especially in the political and security fields, in a way that serves the interests of the Middle East region and the Union. European as well. He pointed out that the situation in the Middle East is witnessing turmoil, and that Egypt is committed to a balanced and wise policy aimed at establishing security and stability, far from narrow interests, as the past ten years have proven the success of the Egyptian approach. Illegal immigration, thanks to Egyptian efforts in this field, most notably preventing the departure of illegal immigration boats, at a time when Egypt hosts about ten million foreigners displaced to it from countries suffering from crises and instability. His Excellency stressed that achieving stability in those countries is the best way to reduce this phenomenon. The phenomenon.
Ambassador Mohamed El-Shenawy, the official spokesman, added that during the meeting, the President reviewed Egypt’s efforts in resolving crises and achieving stability in a number of countries in the region, stressing the need to respect the sovereignty of countries, the integrity of their territories, and the capabilities of their peoples, and to stop foreign interference.
In this context, His Excellency referred to the Egyptian role in reaching the Sharm El-Sheikh Agreement to end the war in the Gaza Strip, in cooperation with the mediators, expressing Egypt’s aspiration to enhance cooperation with the European Union to implement the agreement and the plan of US President Donald Trump, while emphasizing the importance of consolidating the ceasefire and ensuring the regular entry of humanitarian aid, And the beginning of the process of rebuilding the Strip, referring to the conference that Egypt intends to host in November 2025 regarding reconstruction and recovery.
For her part, Callas expressed her happiness at meeting the president, praising the vital role that Egypt played in the ceasefire and achieving stability, not only in Gaza, but also in Sudan and other countries witnessing Crises. The European official also stressed the need to establish a ceasefire in Gaza, and settle the crises in Sudan and Libya in a way that guarantees the unity, integrity of their territories and sovereignty, noting also the importance of ending the war in Ukraine and respecting international law.
With regard to the illegal immigration file, Callas expressed the European Union’s great appreciation for the fundamental Egyptian efforts in this field, stressing that the Union’s position is based on supporting stability and development in migration-sending countries.
The official spokesman stated that the meeting also addressed water and security issues in the Red Sea and the Horn of Africa region, where the necessity of respecting international law and international norms was emphasized, And not to infringe on the sovereignty of states.
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