Egyptian journalist Akram El-Kassas stated that the vision presented by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides an international model for partnership and development. He highlighted Egypt's continuous demands for reforming the global system to address its imbalances and enable Southern and African countries to participate effectively in decision-making. El-Kassas made these remarks during an intervention on the Nile News channel.

El-Kassas further explained that Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouli's speech at the Palestine summit, held on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, outlined Egypt's vision for achieving peace in the Middle East. The speech emphasized the need to end the occupation and establish a Palestinian state, contributing to regional stability. Egypt's stance on adhering to international law and collective action for diplomatic conflict resolution was also underscored.

The journalist stressed that Egypt rejects unilateral actions and decisions, particularly regarding water and border issues. He pointed out that unilateral policies on water or borders lead to wars and negatively impact inflation and supply chains. El-Kassas emphasized that the solution lies in enhancing joint agreements and political paths to maintain regional and international stability.

On September 15, 2026, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi participated in the BRICS summit, where Egypt's membership in the bloc was seen as an opportunity to boost trade, investment, and technological development. The summit highlighted Egypt's strategic location and its potential to become a logistics and industrial hub for the BRICS countries.

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The Polish Armed Forces reported that a Russian helicopter briefly crossed into Polish airspace on September 23, 2026. This incident occurred amid heightened tensions between Russia and NATO member states.

Separately, the Egyptian police announced the dismissal of a police officer who misbehaved with a citizen at one of the railway stations on September 24, 2026. The incident was part of a broader effort to improve public services and maintain law and order.

Key points

  • Egypt emphasizes commitment to international law and diplomatic conflict resolution.
  • Egyptian journalist Akram El-Kassas highlights the importance of collective action to address global challenges.
  • The country's participation in international blocs like BRICS aims to boost economic development and cooperation.

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