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In Rwanda, for example, there were violent In these forums, Egypt has often spoken on
attacks by Hutu militias on the capital after the behalf of Africa, raising awareness of the
Tutsi came to power and formed a national severity of conflicts on the continent and
government. These militias, based along the advocating for solutions. On Sudan, for
Congolese border, carried out random assaults instance, Egypt prioritizes halting the flow of
on the city. I had to prepare contingency plans, arms to militias, supporting ceasefires,
such as setting up a large shelter with food and encouraging national dialogue, and promoting
water, coordinating closely with the Egyptian reconstruction. The same commitment applies
community on how to reach the embassy if to Gaza and other regional conflicts. Egypt’s

violence escalated, and making evacuation leadership has also extended beyond security
arrangements when necessary. matters. President El-Sisi has represented
Overall, protecting Egyptian nationals abroad, Africa in global climate conferences,
especially in conflict zones was and remains an highlighting the devastating impact of climate
change on the continent, calling for
absolute priority for us. Title
Q. 4) With the escalating regional tensions, international support, and drawing attention to
Name- Major- Year between climate pressures and
how do you view Egypt's Role in resolving the link
conflict in mediating across Africa, migration to Europe. This demonstrates that
particularly regarding the crisis in Sudan Egyptian diplomacy is not limited to political
and the complexities of the grand Ethiopian disputes but also encompasses global issues
Renaissance Dam? such as climate change, technology transfer,
Egypt’s role is multifaceted. The first is the and sustainable development.
bilateral track, which focuses on strengthening Finally, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam
relations at all levels, whether through meetings is one of the most sensitive challenges facing

between Egypt’s Foreign Minister and his Egypt, as it directly touches on national
counterparts or through presidential summits security. For Egyptians, water security is truly
that consistently address regional priorities. a matter of life and death. While the dam has
Issues such as the Sudanese crisis, the situation already been built, the real challenge lies in
in Gaza, and the conflict in Libya have all been how it will be managed and operated,
central topics in these engagements. In recent particularly during drought periods that could
years, presidential diplomacy has become more last seven to nine years. With Egyptians
significant Under President El-Sisi, this direct already living below the water poverty line, the
form of diplomacy has become increasingly margin for error is nonexistent.
prominent, giving Egypt’s foreign policy both ELITE’s Seventh Anniversary (2018-2025)
speed and greater impact compared to its
diminished role in the later years of former
President Hosni Mubarak.
The second is the multilateral track, where
Egypt plays a central role in international and
regional organizations such as the United
Nations, the African Union, the Arab League,
and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.

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