US President Donald Trump said Thursday that Egypt was not included in the recent travel ban he signed, despite an attack allegedly involving an Egyptian national, because the US maintains a close working relationship with the country.
“Egypt has been a country that we deal with very closely. They have things under control,” Trump told reporters during his meeting with the German chancellor, Friedrich Merz, in the White House.
The US President said that the countries in the travel ban list “don’t have things under control.”
On Wednesday, Trump signed a travel ban targeting 12 countries: Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen, reviving one of the most controversial measures from his first term.
On Sunday, Suspect Mohammed Sabry Soliman, an Egyptian national according to court documents, is alleged to have thrown fire bombs and sprayed burning gasoline at a group of people in Colorado who gathered in support of Israelis held in captivity in Gaza.
Meanwhile, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed on Tuesday the importance of full compliance with all laws and regulations governing travel, immigration, and residency for foreigners in countries around the world.
In a statement, the ministry urged Egyptian citizens to avoid legal consequences that may result from violating these laws, including fines, termination of residency, deportation, or future entry bans.
It further emphasised that citizens strictly adhere to the duration of their granted visas in countries and not exceed the authorised period of stay to avoid facing legal issues.
The statement added that the ministry underscored the need to respect the national laws of host countries—a core principle that Egypt consistently works to instill in its citizens abroad.
Egypt reaffirmed its ongoing commitment to providing all necessary support and care for Egyptians abroad, ensuring their safety, and protecting their legal rights and interests within the framework of mutual respect for the laws of all countries.
