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Egyptian national security and economic stability

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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has addressed various internal and external threats to national stability. Initially, el-Sisi warned that efforts to destabilize the Egyptian state are ongoing, suggesting that the types of disruptions seen during the 2011–2013 period have not concluded. He emphasized the importance of institutional reform and training through the Egyptian Military Academy to protect the nation and immunize youth against sabotage. Subsequently, the President expanded on these challenges by highlighting the economic impact of regional and global instability. He cited the COVID-19 pandemic, the Russia-Ukraine war, and the conflict in the Gaza Strip as significant economic shocks. El-Sisi noted that regional instability has resulted in a loss of approximately $20 billion in Suez Canal revenues. He also remarked that the economic contraction following the 2011–2013 period could require up to 15 years for a full recovery. On the diplomatic front, el-Sisi has reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to a two-state solution for the Palestinian cause, stating that an independent Palestinian state is essential for lasting peace. He has categorically rejected any attempts to displace the Palestinian people from their land and underscored that the security of the Arabian Gulf states is an integral part of Egypt’s national security. He also emphasized the necessity of maintaining freedom of navigation in maritime corridors. Addressing water security, the President described the Nile River as Egypt’s lifeline, asserting that the country’s water share is a fixed historical and legal right. While diplomacy remains the preferred path, he stated that Egypt will defend its water security in accordance with international law and that such efforts “will not come at the expense of the nation’s existence or its water security.”

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