At the third National Youth Conference in Ismailia, President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi answered a selection of questions submitted through a new initiative “Esaal al-Ra'ees” (Ask the President) which allowed Egyptians to freely submit their questions to the president. The questions that were selected for Sisi to answer touched on critical, controversial issues that have taken center stage in Egypt since he took office. The Red Sea islands caseThe president was questioned about his stance on the disputed sovereignty of the two Red Sea islands following the judicial verdict which nullified the maritime demarcation deal between Egypt and Saudi Arabia. The Cabinet has done its duty regarding the “technical part" by providing documents that place the two islands within Saudi territorial waters, Sisi said. Egypt respects other countries' sovereigntyMoving to questions about Egypt's foreign relations with other countries, Sisi asserted that Egypt's foreign policy is based on non-interference in other countries' internal affairs; however, it will combat any foreign assault targeting it.

Source: Egypt Independent April 27, 2017 14:37 UTC