GCC condemns the targeting of Damietta Port and affirms its support for Egypt
Jassem Al-Budaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), strongly condemned the incident involving the targeting of Egypt's Damietta Port with a drone. This statement came in the context of monitoring recent security developments in the region, as Al-Budaiwi emphasized his complete rejection of any acts that threaten the security and safety of vital Egyptian facilities.
In his official statement, the Secretary-General affirmed the full solidarity of the GCC states with the Arab Republic of Egypt. He indicated that the Gulf states stand united with Cairo in all measures it takes to protect its national security and maintain its regional stability against any external threats.
Damietta Port is considered one of the most important strategic ports in Egypt, playing a vital role in international trade movement and import-export operations. This international condemnation reflects the importance of the stability of Egyptian ports for economic security in the Arab region as a whole.
Egyptian authorities are continuing investigations into the incident to determine all details related to the attack. The Egyptian government consistently emphasizes the readiness of its armed forces and their ability to secure all vital facilities in the country and protect its borders from any attempts to destabilize the nation.