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Egypt says Red Sea security is the responsibility of coastal states
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi said during a meeting with Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani in Cairo that Red Sea security is the responsibility of the coastal states. The meeting addressed the Horn of Africa, the Nile River, regional tensions following Israel's attacks on Iran, and Egypt-Italy cooperation.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi said during a meeting with Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani in Cairo that Red Sea security is the exclusive responsibility of the coastal states.
Sisi said they opposed initiatives that could destabilize the region, adding that they rejected all steps that could lead to the militarization of the Red Sea and the internationalization of the security issue. He stressed that the Red Sea is of strategic importance to Egypt’s national security.
The Horn of Africa and maritime routes
The regional agenda of the meeting included developments in the Horn of Africa and coordination of efforts to strengthen security and stability. The parties said the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of the countries in the region must be respected.
They also stressed the importance of ensuring freedom of navigation on international maritime routes.
Opposition to unilateral steps in the Nile Basin
Sisi said the Nile River is vital to Egypt and constitutes the country’s main source of life. Sisi said the river is directly linked to national security and that Egypt has a legitimate right to protect its interests in water and food security, as well as development.
The Egyptian president said they categorically rejected unilateral steps in the Nile Basin.
Tensions following attacks on Iran
Sisi and Tajani discussed ways to reduce the tensions that emerged as a result of Israel’s attacks on Iran. Sisi outlined Egypt’s efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East and limit their impact on the region’s security and stability.
Expanding Egypt-Italy relations
Sisi said implementing the decisions of the Egypt-Italy Joint Commission would strengthen trade and investment ties. He expressed support for expanding cooperation between the two countries in energy, education, maritime transport, agriculture and tourism.
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said Rome attached great importance to deepening cooperation with Egypt. Tajani said they planned to continue coordinating with Cairo in the fight against irregular migration.
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