Sisi Affirms: Egypt Does Not Use the Refugee Issue to Achieve Political Gains
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi affirmed in recent remarks that Egypt approaches the refugee issue from a purely humanitarian and ethical perspective. The President explained that the Egyptian state always seeks to provide support to its guests of various nationalities who were forced to leave their countries due to conflicts and wars, noting that Egypt opens its doors to everyone without discrimination.
During his speech, Sisi emphasized that Egypt has never used the refugee file as a means of pressure or to achieve specific political goals in its international relations. He pointed out that refugees in Egypt do not live in isolated camps, but rather live freely within Egyptian society and receive basic services such as education and health, just like Egyptian citizens.
The Egyptian President also called on the international community to activate the principle of "burden-sharing." He explained that hosting millions of refugees places great pressure on the state's resources and economy, especially in light of current global conditions. Therefore, Egypt believes there is an urgent need for greater international cooperation to support host countries and help them continue providing the necessary services.
In conclusion, Egypt remains committed to its regional and humanitarian role in receiving those fleeing crises in the region. These statements reaffirm Egypt's steadfast policy of protecting human rights and providing a decent life for everyone who seeks refuge on its territory, while emphasizing that the ultimate solution lies in achieving peace and stability in their countries of origin.