Ministry of Foreign Affairs Reviews the Determinants and Priorities of Egyptian Foreign Policy in the White Paper
Ministry of Foreign Affairs issues a white paper on strategic balance in Egyptian foreign policy.
SUMMARY
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a white paper titled "Strategic Balance" outlining the features of Egyptian foreign policy over ten years, focusing on the concept of strategic balance established by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. The paper reviews the frameworks of Egyptian diplomatic movement and foreign policy priorities amid regional and international changes.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- The white paper explains the concept of strategic balance in Egyptian foreign policy.
- Egyptian diplomacy supports peace, security, development, and addresses regional and international challenges.
- Egyptian foreign policy is based on safeguarding national interests, rejecting polarization, and enhancing regional stability.
CORE SUBJECT
Egyptian Foreign Policy and Strategic Balance
As part of resuming documentary publications by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the ministry issued on Wednesday a white paper titled "Strategic Balance; Features of Egyptian Foreign Policy Over Ten Years," which addresses the concept of "strategic balance" established by His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi during the Egyptian Family Iftar ceremony in April 2024, considering it the main governing framework of Egyptian foreign policy.
The white paper serves as a documentary and analytical reference for the concept of strategic balance in Egyptian foreign policy. It reviews the frameworks of Egyptian diplomatic movement in Arab, African, European, Asian, and international circles based on the concept of strategic balance and comprehensive partnerships with major powers. It highlights the pivotal role of Egyptian diplomacy in supporting paths of peace, security, and development within bilateral frameworks, regional and international organizations, combating terrorism, economic and environmental diplomacy. It also emphasizes the Egyptian diplomacy’s balanced and responsible approach in dealing with regional and international challenges, which has contributed to consolidating Egypt’s position as a fundamental pillar of stability in its regional and international environment.
The paper reviews the governing determinants of Egyptian foreign policy and its priorities in light of the accelerating regional and international changes. It confirms Egypt’s adoption of a balanced foreign policy based on safeguarding national interests, rejecting polarization, enhancing regional stability, and actively engaging with various regional and international partners on the basis of mutual respect, mutual benefit, and non-interference in the internal affairs of states.
KEYWORDS
MENTIONED ENTITIES 3
Abdel Fattah El-Sisi
👤 Person_MalePresident of the Arab Republic of Egypt
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
🏛️ OrganizationGovernment body responsible for Egyptian foreign policy
Egypt
📍 Location_CountryCountry in North Africa