OPEN// FM participates in dialogue session at CSIS in Washington
The session was titled 'A Strategic Crossroads: Egypt's Response to Escalating Regional Challenges,' according to a statement by the foreign ministry.
The session witnessed an exchange of views and assessments on the Egyptian-American strategic partnership and developments in the Middle East, including the latest developments in Gaza, Sudan, Libya, and Syria, in addition to challenges in the Red Sea and water security.
Abdelatty reviewed the determinants of Egypt's position on regional crises and their repercussions on the security and stability of the region. (MENA)
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