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She emphasized that Egypt has consistently that the national interest of Egypt does not
pursued a legal and diplomatic path, calling oppose its historical responsibilities towards
for a binding agreement with Ethiopia in the continent; rather, they are fulfilling each

accordance with international law. Despite its other.
military capabilities, Egypt has refrained from
resorting to force. This reflects Egypt’s
discipline, self-restraint, and respect for its
international image. Ambassador Mona
affirmed that she fully supports this legal and
measured approach, as it both protects
Egyptian interests and reinforces Egypt’s
position on the global stage.
Title
Q.5) How can Egyptian diplomacy preserve
its national interests and its historical
commitment towards the African
Q.6) As a founder of several civil society
continent? Name- Major- Year
In fact, there is a real connection between the organizations, what role do you see civil

Egyptian national interests and its historical society playing in driving development in
commitment towards the continent, meaning Egypt, especially in the areas of economic
that one of the most significant priorities for and social empowerment?
Egypt is to develop its relations with the After finishing my work in the Ministry of
African countries; therefore, Egypt has already Foreign Affairs (I have retired), I began
been enforcing its obligations in so many concentrating on women's issues in addition to
ways. For instance, Egypt is not a wealthy the African issues, and I focused on civil
country and is going through economic society organizations that are related to
hardships, yet it still finds a way to provide aid women. For instance, there is an important
to African states, such as sending specialized organization called “Salma” which aims to
Egyptian experts. Additionally, Egypt has combat violence against women. I was a
contributed to the establishment of various member of the National Council for Women
universities throughout the African continent. and the head of its Foreign Relations
In Rwanda, for example, after the internal war Committee, as well as the Secretary-General of
that took place there, we contributed to the the National Council for Women. The main
establishment of the Rwandan radio station. focus was on civil society organizations related ELITE’s Seventh Anniversary (2018-2025)
There are continuous training programs to women, not civil society organizations in
provided by Egypt for media professionals, general. I affirm that women are half of society

along with scholarships offered at all Egyptian and undoubtedly have a significant impact on
universities. In addition to the role of Al- the other half, as they play an essential role in
Azhar Al-Sharif and its grants and affiliated shaping the whole society. Therefore, there is a
centers for teaching religion and Islam. strong emphasis on taking care of women,
All of these measures are being used as educating them, and guiding them, and we
Egyptian tools to enhance its relations with the have conducted training courses for women to
land and support them, even if Egypt cannot understand their rights, responsibilities, and the
help them financially. Therefore, we can say existing laws that address these issues.

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