SHARM EL SHEIKH – International media outlets on Monday highlighted the messages and calls made by President Abdel Fattah El Sisi during today’s session at the opening of the 4th edition of the World Youth Forum for the sake of humanity and overcoming challenges of survival.
They also shed light on the speeches delivered by international officials on the importance of the youth’s role in shaping the future.
Sky News Arabia, Emirates 24/7 news website, and Al-Ain news portal have spotted light on President Sisi’s call on the world countries to work together in order to overcome challenges of survival and put an end to current crises; for the sake of humanity and peace-making.
Delivering a speech at the inauguration of the World Youth Forum, Sisi said the forum has become a platform for exchanging visions among youth from various parts of the world.
The president underlined the importance of dialogue and managing differences.
He also considered that sincere intentions are the only way to end conflicts and manage differences in the world.
Meanwhile, Jordan’s Ad-Dustour newspaper and the Saudi-based Arab News website reported the speech delivered at the forum via video conference by Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who said the majority of the world’s population is under the age of thirty, thus shaping the future lies in the youth’s hands.
The WHO chief added that the untoward impact of the coronavirus has affected youths’ health, education and employment related-issues.
The year 2022 should be dedicated to the eradication of the virus; with a view to pressing ahead with efforts of development and progress, as well as for realizing sustainable development goals, he noted.
Russia Today channel reported President Sisi’s remarks about Egypt’s efforts to fight the Hepatitis C virus.
In 2017, 2018 and 2019, Egypt launched presidential initiatives in the health field, topped by the initiatives to eliminate Hepatitis C and detect non-communicable diseases, Sisi said.
In this regard, the president wondered what would have happened if Egypt had been hit by the coronavirus before implementing the presidential health initiatives to combat hepatitis C.
Had this happened, Egypt would have lost 10 to 20 percent of infected cases, especially those suffering from chronic diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure, he said.
Meanwhile, Russia Today, Sputnik news agency, and CNN have shed light on Sisi’s comments as regards expressing his full support for Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati and his efforts to ensure the success of his government in a way that helps achieve the Lebanese people’s aspirations and introduce reforms that are necessary to overcome such a crucial stage in the history of the Middle Eastern country.
The president’s remarks were made during his meeting earlier in the day with Mikati on the sidelines of the World Youth Forum in Sharm El Sheikh.
Mikati praised Egypt-Lebanon distinguished relations. He also voiced appreciation of Egypt’s support with a view to maintaining the stability of Lebanon as well as that of the region.
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