Press conference held on December 12, 2021 in Riyadh following the launching of Political Consultation Mechanism between Egypt and Gulf Cooperation Council. Press PhotoCAIRO – 13 December 2021: Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry took part Sunday evening in the launching of the Political Consultation Mechanism between Egypt and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in Riyadh. In his speech, Minister Shokry affirmed the distinctiveness of the ties between Egypt and the Arab Gulf countries on different levels. He equally stressed Egypt's backing to Gulf countries in taking the measures they perceive suitable to conserve their security and guarantee their stability. As for the GERD dispute, the Gulf ministers of foreign affairs asserted the salience of reaching a legally binding agreement that ensures no harm to the interests of Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia.

Source: Libya Today December 13, 2021 11:12 UTC