Egypt calls for sustainable African peace, reiterates post-conflict reconstruction role at AU session

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Atty on Wednesday called for bolstering African Union efforts to prevent and resolve conflicts, highlighting the continent’s growing security challenges including armed conflicts, terrorism, unconstitutional power shifts, and external interventions.

Speaking at an African Union Peace and Security Council session on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, Abdel-Atty stressed that sustainable peace and development require political will, support for nations in transition, and sustainable funding for peace operations, in line with UN Security Council Resolution 2719.

He highlighted Egypt’s role in post-conflict reconstruction and capacity-building across Africa and reaffirmed the country’s commitment to assisting nations emerging from conflicts through expertise in development and peacebuilding.

Abdel-Atty addressed regional issues, emphasising continued support for Sudan’s unity and institutional integrity, and cited ongoing arrangements to deploy African Union forces to Somalia under the AUSSOM mission. He also welcomed efforts to end Libya’s division through the UN roadmap, stressing that any solution must be fully Libyan and based on the Skhirat Agreement.

On Gaza, the minister warned of a humanitarian catastrophe and its implications for international peace. He stressed Egypt’s mediation role in facilitating aid and urged African states to reject any attempts to displace Palestinians, calling such measures “ethnic cleansing” within the context of genocide.

Abdel-Atty concluded by reaffirming Egypt’s commitment to the African continent’s unity, sovereignty, and prosperity, and its readiness to work with all African nations to advance sustainable peace and development.

“Egypt remains firmly committed to Africa’s unity, sovereignty and prosperity,” the minister said.

Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English

Subediting: Y.Yasser