Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry warned on Tuesday of the consequences of the ongoing crisis in the Gaza Strip and the expanding circle of conflict, and the region facing imminent scenarios with unpredictable outcomes, as seen in the tensions in the southern Red Sea region and their impact on the security of international navigation. He made these remarks during a meeting with the president of the European Council, Charles Michel, in Brussels, where he headed the Egyptian delegation at the tenth meeting of the Association Council between Egypt and the European Union (EU). The foreign minister emphasized Egypt’s reliance on the support of the European Council for upgrading the relations between the two sides, as this step would represent a qualitative leap in institutional cooperation in accordance with their common priorities. Regional developments, especially the situation in Gaza, dominated the discussions between the two sides. The two sides also exchanged views on the situations in Sudan and Somalia.

Source: Daily News Egypt January 24, 2024 07:59 UTC