Egypt responds to Ethiopia’s accusations of meddling in its political affairs
The African Union meanwhile issued a statement calling on Egypt, Ethiopia, and Eritrea to exercise restraint, de-escalate tensions, and resolve disputes through diplomatic channels and peaceful dialogue—a move that surprised an Egyptian source, who viewed the statement as dragging Cairo into an issue described as an internal Ethiopian affair.
EDUARDO SOTERAS/AFP/AFP via Getty Images Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty announced on Saturday that Egypt has not interfered in Ethiopia’s internal affairs, and stressed that respect for state sovereignty and non-interference in internal matters are fundamental principles of Egypt’s foreign policy.
A well-informed Egyptian source on Saturday confirmed that Cairo refuses to be dragged into Ethiopia’s internal crisis, noting that Egyptian foreign policy is grounded in respect for state sovereignty, non-interference in internal affairs, and a commitment to good-neighborly relations.
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