Egypt’s FM urges tougher stance on states backing terrorism

CAIRO – 20 December 2018: Egypt’s Foreign Minister, Sameh Shoukry, urged on Wednesday the International society to adopt an aggressive stance on states backing and fostering terrorist elements.

Shoukry added in a press statement that Egypt builds balanced relations based on common interests and not interfering in other states’ internal affairs, however, Egypt supports innocent victims troubled by irresponsible policies.

Egypt’s Foreign Minister said that the recent Egyptian – Austrian summit boosts political and economic ties between the two countries especially that Austria understands the circumstances Egypt is going under.

“Egyptian President Abdel Fatah al Sisi proposed during his participation in the Africa – Europe summit a comprehensive vision to face terrorism and illegal immigration depends on development and creating job opportunities for the youth.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi left Vienna for Cairo Wednesday, winding up a successful four-day visit to Austria during which he met with senior Austrian officials whose country assumes the chairmanship of the European Union and took part in Africa-Europe High-Level Forum.

Sisi held talks with Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz on boosting bilateral relations, especially trade and economic ones, and encouraging major Austrian companies to increase their investments in Egypt.