Minister of Foreign Affairs, Badr Abdelatty, affirmed that Egypt is facing significant threats from the west, specifically citing the Libyan crisis.
He described the situation as complex, marked by continued division and the presence of foreign elements—which he called a primary cause of instability in the country—in addition to armed militias.
He noted that Egypt shares a 1,200-kilometer border with its “brotherly nation of Libya.”
Speaking at the Maspero Cultural Forum, broadcast on Extra News, Abdel Aty added that the volatile situation in the African Sahel region also poses another grave danger. He referred to the intense presence of terrorism, organized crime, and human trafficking groups, which he sees as a direct challenge from the west.
The minister stated that the situation to the south is no less dangerous, saying, “Our hearts ache for what is happening in our brotherly Sudan—the killing, terror, and starvation. The fate of the Sudanese state is also at stake due to interventions and the presence of armed militias.”
He emphasized that Egypt’s primary existential issue remains that of the Nile water dilemma, stressing that it cannot be taken lightly under any circumstances, “not even a single drop.”
Abdel Aty concluded by noting that all of these challenges facing Egypt are serious and come from every direction, adding, “We also have challenges from the north, from the Mediterranean region.”
Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm
