CAIRO – The root causes of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine should never be overlooked while working for defusing the Ukraine crisis to maintain international security and stability, the Foreign Ministry said Wednesday.
In an explanatory statement concerning Egypt’s vote at a UNGA Emergency Session on Russia’s military operations of Ukraine, the ministry added that Egypt’s vote in favor of a resolution adopted today to end the conflict in Ukraine was based on a firm belief in the rules of international law, as well as the principles and objectives of the United Nations Charter.
The ministry also emphasized that the international community must focus its efforts on seeking a speedy political solution to the crisis through dialogue and diplomatic means.
It also stressed Egypt’s outright rejection of using economic sanctions outside the framework outlined by the mechanisms of the multilateral world order, especially in light of their tragic humanitarian consequences in past scenarios.
Egypt also appealed that all sides would have a sense of responsibility, urging them to ensure smooth flow of humanitarian assistance to all those in need, and facilitate border crossings for foreign residents in Ukraine, without discrimination.
Egypt also reiterated its warning about the economic and social consequences of the ongoing crisis and its impact on a world economy that is still suffering from the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The ministry concluded its statement by stressing that international multilateral mechanisms are effective in dealing with subsequent challenges and crises only if these crises are approached in accordance with unified and consistent criteria that do not conflict with the principles and objectives of the UN Charter.
Along with 140 other countries, Egypt has voted for a UN resolution calling for a halt to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and an immediate withdrawal of Russian forces from its western neighbors.
The vote was 141 to 5, with 35 abstentions.
