Sisi: peacekeeping operations ‘no substitute’ for diplomatic efforts

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.”

“Peacekeeping is not a substitute for preventive or mediation diplomatic efforts…in solving problems from roots…thus, peacekeeping cannot be the initial reaction to any crisis,” Sisi added.

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

He called for effective discussion mechanism between states that have participating troops in the peacekeeping missions, members of UN Security Council and UN General Secretariat for permanent coordination on status of peacekeeping troops.

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.