Foreign Ministry: Maintaining the Stability of Navigation Lanes is an Urgent Necessity

Dr. Badr Abdel Aty, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, stressed the need to maintain the stability of international navigation lanes and enhance regional cooperation among the countries bordering the Red Sea to preserve the security of the Red Sea and ensure freedom of international navigation.

During his meeting with Annette Weber, the European Union Special Representative for the Horn of Africa, on the sidelines of his participation in the Oslo Forum, the Minister of Foreign Affairs stressed that any threat to the security of the Red Sea directly impacts the global economy, especially in light of the growing challenges facing the region.

Minister Abdel Aty reviewed Egypt's vision regarding developments in the Horn of Africa and was keen to learn about the European Union Special Representative's assessment of the latest developments in the Sudanese crisis. He emphasized the need to spare the lives of Sudanese, alleviate their suffering, and preserve the capabilities, unity, and institutions of the Sudanese state.

He also reviewed Egypt's efforts aimed at resolving the crisis as quickly as possible and Egypt's keenness to participate in various mediation and settlement efforts.

Minister Abdel-Ati stressed the need to intensify international and regional efforts to address the security challenges facing the region's countries, including combating terrorism and extremism.