Egypt’s Foreign Minister Emphasizes Political Resolution for Iran Crisis
According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, during his visit to Paris for meetings with partner nations of the Group of Seven (G7), held discussions with Le Monde newspaper and France 24 news channel. During these interviews, Shoukry highlighted the developments related to the conflict concerning Iran, emphasizing the priority of political and diplomatic pathways to achieve a stable resolution to the crisis.
Shoukry also sounded an alarm regarding the repercussions of this crisis on regional security, stating that continued tensions could disrupt freedom of navigation and the flow of international trade. He underscored the economic and strategic dimensions of these developments, noting that the current crisis carries negative consequences for energy security and food security at both regional and international levels.
The Egyptian Foreign Minister further elaborated on Cairo’s steadfast position concerning the Palestinian issue, stressing the necessity of fully implementing the comprehensive plan presented by U.S. President Donald Trump for establishing peace in the Gaza Strip.
Other key topics discussed in Shoukry’s interviews with the French media included the strategic relationship between Egypt and the United States, developments in Yemen, relations between Cairo and Tripoli, and the crisis in Ukraine. Regarding the conflict in Ukraine, Shoukry reiterated the imperative of reaching a peaceful and diplomatic solution to end that crisis.
