Cairo: Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty emphasized the essential role that national media plays in safeguarding Egypt's security, fostering public awareness, and shaping a responsible discourse that aligns with the state's principles and supreme interests.
According to State Information Service Egypt, in a special interview with Egyptian TV, Abdelatty highlighted the media's significance in engaging international audiences and stressed the importance of supporting Nile TV as Egypt's primary external media platform. He expressed appreciation for Nile TV's programming on African affairs and called for its expansion, noting the qualitative shift in Egypt's relations with Africa under President Abdel Fattah El Sisi's leadership, which has resulted in stronger presence and deeper re-engagement with the continent.
Abdelatty also underscored the importance of media coverage that reinforces Egypt's Arab and African identity, crucial elements of the nation's foreign policy. He reaffirmed Egypt's commitment to strategic balance in its foreign policy, striving to maintain relations with all regional and international actors without taking sides in conflicts, driven solely by the nation's strategic interests.
The minister noted that Egypt maintains strategic partnerships with global powers such as China, the United States, the European Union, and others, and is working to elevate relations with regional powers like Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Turkey. He emphasized Egypt's adherence to international law as a cornerstone of its foreign policy and its commitment to Lebanon's stability and Syria's welfare.
Abdelatty further discussed the Palestinian situation, stressing President Sisi's leadership in preventing the undermining of the Palestinian cause and detailing Egypt's diplomatic efforts in Gaza and the West Bank. He highlighted Egypt's role in forming a peace council and supporting Gaza's reconstruction while maintaining Palestinian unity.
The foreign minister outlined additional principles guiding Egypt's foreign policy, including cooperation with state institutions and non-interference in other nations' affairs. He identified external interventions and regional powers' involvement in conflicts as major challenges and highlighted the existential threat posed by the water crisis to Egypt's security.
Abdelatty concluded by noting Egypt's strategic actions in navigating regional challenges and the stability provided by its strong national institutions operating under President Sisi's leadership. He mentioned Egypt's interests in the Sahel and Sahara region and its strategic partnerships with countries like the United States and Russia, citing successful diplomatic engagements and economic relations that bolster Egypt's role on the international stage.