Vice President of the Conference Party: President's Speech at Russia-Africa Forum Affirms Egypt's Principles Regarding Development and Stability in the Continent

Dr. Reda Farhat, Vice President of the Conference Party and Professor of Political Science, affirmed that President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi's speech during his meeting with ministers and heads of African delegations at the second ministerial conference of the "Russia-Africa" Partnership Forum clearly reflected the depth of Egypt's vision regarding the issues of the African continent. He emphasized that Egypt acts based on a strategic understanding that the security, stability, and development of Africa directly extend to Egypt's national security.

Farhat explained that President Sisi outlined a comprehensive framework addressing the real challenges facing development in Africa, foremost among them weak infrastructure, lack of funding, and high risks. At the same time, he presented a practical roadmap based on five main pillars: supporting strategic corridors and logistical zones, enhancing cooperation in energy and electrical interconnection, supporting agricultural development and food security, deepening intra-African trade, and focusing on communications, information technology, and artificial intelligence. This reflects the political leadership's awareness of future requirements and global transformations.

Farhat pointed out that the President's mention of Egyptian investments in Africa, which have exceeded 12 billion dollars, and the trade exchange volume surpassing 10 billion dollars, confirms that Egypt's role on the continent is no longer limited to political and diplomatic support only, but is now based on real economic and developmental partnerships that contribute to job creation and sustainable development for African peoples.

The Vice President of the Conference Party confirmed that President Sisi's emphasis on rejecting unilateral measures in managing transboundary water resources, especially the Nile River, highlights a firm Egyptian stance based on respect for international law and achieving mutual benefit without harming any party. He stressed that Egypt has been and will remain supportive of cooperation with Nile Basin countries for joint development while preserving the rights of downstream countries.

Farhat added that the messages related to the importance of stability in the Horn of Africa region, the security of navigation in the Red Sea, and Egypt's participation in the African Union mission in Somalia embody a deep Egyptian understanding of the interconnection between regional security, economic stability, and attracting investments.

Farhat emphasized that President Sisi's speech carried messages of reassurance and genuine partnership to African countries, establishing Egypt's role as a locomotive for joint African action and a supporter of fair reform of the international system, ensuring fair representation of the African continent in global governance institutions and fulfilling the aspirations of its peoples for stability, development, and prosperity.