Egypt's Sisi: Supporting Arab security a cornerstone of foreign policy
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi says backing Arab stability is a constant in Egypt’s foreign policy and stresses the need to safeguard maritime navigation.
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AIEgyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi said that supporting the security and stability of fellow Arab nations remains a cornerstone of Egypt’s foreign policy.
El-Sisi emphasized the importance of safeguarding freedom of navigation in maritime corridors, noting that Egypt has lost $20 billion in Suez Canal revenues in recent years due to regional tensions.
He added that Egypt’s strategic choice is peace, as established by the late President Anwar Sadat, and pointed out that attempts to displace Gaza’s residents have not ended and will not cease.
El-Sisi also stated that Egypt is addressing the issue of regional dams through diplomacy, but stressed this would never come at the expense of Egypt’s existence.