Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi emphasised the instability of Egypt’s borders with Libya, Sudan, and Israel, highlighting their significant repercussions during a press conference with his German counterpart at the Federal Palace.
President Sisi warmly welcomed German companies, assuring them of very high security for their investments in Egypt. He stressed Egypt’s commitment to securing these investments and fulfilling company entitlements. Sisi mentioned that Egypt has faced severe crises that have no direct connection to its current policies.
Sisi detailed the instability along Egypt’s southern and western borders and even with Israel and Gaza, stating these areas have far-reaching implications. He discussed the situation in Gaza extensively, from efforts to stop the war to post-war scenarios, emphasising the vital role Europe plays in this conflict to encourage and pressure parties involved. Egypt is keen on playing a robust role in cooperation with Hamas, Qatar, and the United States, but also highlighted the importance of European involvement to achieve a ceasefire.
The President noted the tragic human cost of the conflict, with over 40,000 casualties, mostly women and children, and mentioned the use of starvation as a weapon, labeling these actions as blatant human rights violations. He expressed frustration over the inability to effect change in these human rights issues.
Furthermore, Sisi spoke about the importance of restoring stability in the region, particularly in Sudan and Libya, and stressed the critical need to prevent the conflict from spreading to Southern Lebanon and the West Bank.
Additionally, President Sisi prioritised the Nile water issue and the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, noting that Egypt has been negotiating for over a decade to reach an agreement. He clarified that Egypt has no other water sources besides the Nile.
