Egypt establishes relations on the basis of mutual respect, says Foreign Minister

CAIRO, 13 February 2022, (TON): Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry said “Egypt establishes relations on the basis of mutual respect and common interests but never on the basis of conditionality.”

Shoukry said “Egypt has confirmed that on many occasions.”

He said “his country also establishes relations on the basis of non-interference in the internal affairs of countries and in accordance with the rules and charter of the United Nations and international norms.”

His comments were made at a joint press conference with his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock following bilateral talks during her first visit to Egypt .

He added that Egypt resorted to Germany to fulfill its needs for armament in order “to protect its national security and borders.”

Shoukry emphasized that a “militarily strong Egypt” has contributed to achieving further security and stability across the region and Europe.

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