‘Egypt urges adherence to international law in regional relations,’ FM says at Economist roundtable in Athens

‘Egypt urges adherence to international law in regional relations,’ FM says at Economist roundtable in Athens

Egypt is dedicated to restricting the expansion of the military conflict in Libya and advocating a comprehensive political solution, FM Shoukry said







Ahram Online

, Wednesday 16 Sep 2020







FM Shoukry speaking at the Economist's 24th roundtable, which is hosted by the government of Greece. (Photo: Al-Ahram)













Egypt's foreign minister Sameh Shoukry told a conference in Athens on Wednesday that "absolute“ adherence to international law is an essential prerequisite for regional relations, calling for pursuing political solutions in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Speaking at the Economist's 24th roundtable, which is hosted by the government of Greece, Shoukry emphasised that maintaining security and stability and pursuing political solutions in the Eastern Mediterranean constitute the foundation for any