Egyptian border guard chief: Coordination with Saudi Arabia to secure shared borders and Gulf of Aqaba
Egypt’s border guard commander says Cairo and Riyadh are working closely to secure their shared borders and the Gulf of Aqaba, exchanging information and holding regular meetings.
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AIThe commander of Egypt’s border guard told Al Arabiya that coordination is ongoing with Saudi Arabia to secure the shared borders and the Gulf of Aqaba, with both sides exchanging information.
He added that meetings are held on this matter, noting that Egypt has faced major challenges in Sinai and is working to secure its borders from all directions.
The border guard chief continued, saying that Egypt has eliminated illegal migration along its borders, tightened control over the western direction, updated plans to combat smuggling and infiltration, and has decisively addressed illegal gold prospecting.