Sisi calls for respecting privacy of states’ witnessing conflicts

CAIRO – 20 September 2017: President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi gave a speech Wednesday at the UN Security Council for Peacekeeping Operations session, saying that peacekeeping operations “are not a substitute for preventive diplomacy.”

In his speech, Sisi welcomed the adoption of a peacekeeping draft resolution as a step on “the right path.”

He further called for the enforcement of an agreement enhancing peace signed by the United Nations and African Union last April. He also strengthened the importance of respecting political and social privacy of countries witnessing conflicts.

He added that Egypt has been one of the pioneer participating states in the peacekeeping operations in Congo.

"Egypt continues its regional and international role in achieving peace and security through its participation in international organizations," he said.