Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry asserted that undermining state institutions creates a political and social vacuum and provides a space for sectarian and terrorist militias, MENA news agency reported.
In statements, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ambassador Ahmed Abu Zeid said Shoukry's remarks came in his speech at a symposium held at the China Institute of Contemporary International Relations (CICIR) on Egypt's foreign policies in the Middle East.
A large number of intellectuals, politicians and accredited ambassadors in Beijing attended the symposium.
Abu Zied said Shourky's speech tackled the main challenges facing the Middle East region and means of achieving a comprehensive partnership between Egypt and China that were established in 2014.
He also pointed out that Egypt and China are celebrating the 60th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations that have witnessed several political and historic changes.
Regarding the situation in the Middle East region, Shoukry said Egypt's foreign policy reflected the resolve of millions of youths in the Middle East region to achieve stability and prosperity. He noted that undermining the state institutions creates a state of political and social vacuum which in turn provides a space for the sectarian and terrorist militias.
The national state is the most influential tool for introducing an actual social change and helping in building up a civil society and democratic changes, he added.
Egypt's top diplomat highlighted the need for abiding by the peace and development principles, respecting sovereignty of states and non-interference in internal policies.
The Egyptian minister also underlined the importance of combating terrorism, noting that some parties in the Middle East utilize the need for change to provide safe havens for terrorist organizations, including Daesh and al Qaeda.
Shoukry listened to questions of the attendees at the end of the symposium on Egypt's foreign policy and its stance vis-a-vis several international issues.
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