El-Sisi: Egypt Does Not Use the Refugee Issue for Political Gains
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi emphasized that Egypt approaches the refugee issue from a humanitarian and ethical perspective, far from any other considerations. He clarified during his recent remarks that the Egyptian state has never attempted to exploit this file to achieve political goals or to pressure the international community.
President El-Sisi stressed the importance of activating the principle of "burden-sharing" at the global level. He pointed out that hosting millions of guests of various nationalities places significant pressure on state resources, which necessitates genuine international cooperation to support the basic services provided to these individuals.
The Egyptian experience in dealing with refugees is characterized by integrating them into society instead of placing them in isolated camps. Refugees in Egypt live freely and access basic services such as education and health, just like Egyptian citizens, reflecting Egypt's commitment to humanitarian values.
In conclusion, President El-Sisi called on the international community to assume its responsibilities toward migration and refugee issues more effectively. He affirmed that Egypt will continue to fulfill its humanitarian role, while emphasizing the need for a global system that distributes responsibilities and burdens fairly among all countries.