After Iran launched retaliatory attacks on US military bases in Gulf territories following earlier US-Israeli airstrikes on Tehran, Egypt urged political de-escalation.
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi held a series of calls with leaders of the affected nations, reaffirming Egypt’s full support. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Labor formed a follow-up committee to monitor Egyptian workers abroad, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs dedicated a hotline to address inquiries from Egyptian communities across the region.
Egypt Reaffirms Its Support for the Affected Nations
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi affirmed Egypt’s support for Iraq and expressed Egypt’s solidarity with the Iraqi government’s position rejecting any attempt to drag Iraq into the current escalation and mentioned a shared vision between Egypt and Iraq on the necessity of returning to dialogue and diplomacy in order to reach political solutions to the ongoing crisis.
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi also reaffirmed Egypt’s full solidarity with Kuwait, following the Iranian attack targeting Kuwaiti territory. He emphasized Egypt’s firm rejection of any violation of Arab states’ sovereignty or interference with their security and stability. He also underscored Egypt’s steadfast position on the necessity of returning to dialogue and diplomacy as a means to reach political solutions to the current crisis.
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi expressed his solidarity with Bahrain, stressing that such actions pose a serious threat to regional security and open the door to further escalation and chaos in the region and emphasized Egypt’s steadfast position on prioritizing political solutions and resorting to dialogue and diplomacy as the only path to overcome crises.
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi also expressed Egypt’s full solidarity and support for the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan following the recent attacks. The President also highlighted the seriousness of these violations, warning that they threaten the security and stability of the entire region and risk plunging it into chaos.
El-Sisi emphasized Egypt’s full solidarity with the United Arab Emirates, stressing Egypt’s firm rejection of any violation of Arab states’ sovereignty or interference with their security and stability. He emphasized that military solutions will serve no party’s interests and risk plunging the region into a vicious cycle of violence, instability, and bloodshed, contrary to the aspirations of the region’s peoples for prosperity, security, and stability.
Ministry of Labor Ensures Safety of Egyptian Workers Abroad
According to a statement by the Ministry of Labor, the committee will receive periodic and field reports on the conditions of Egyptian workers, monitor their professional and living situations, and identify any challenges or risks they may face. The committee will submit regular and comprehensive reports to the ministry to ensure swift decision-making and immediate intervention when necessary.
The statement affirmed that the Egyptian state places the safety and security of its citizens abroad at the top of its priorities. It also stressed the Ministry of Labor’s commitment to providing all forms of support, care, and protection to Egyptian workers overseas, in full coordination with the relevant authorities, labor representation offices, and Egyptian diplomatic missions abroad.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs forms a task force to Monitor Egyptian Communities Abroad
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptians Abroad has established a dedicated working group within its consular sector to address inquiries from Egyptian communities across the region. This initiative comes in response to recent rapid developments and military escalations, reflecting the Ministry’s commitment to closely monitor the well-being and safety of Egyptians living abroad.
To facilitate direct communication, the Ministry has activated a WhatsApp hotline at 00201226858000, where Egyptian citizens can submit any questions or concerns regarding their safety and living conditions.
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