Egypt outlines foreign policy ‘red lines’ on Gaza, Sudan, Nile water

CAIRO – 25 December 2025: Egypt has established a set of “red lines” in its foreign policy to protect national interests and address sensitive regional issues, Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Thursday.

Speaking at a meeting of the Senate’s human rights committee, Abdelatty said Cairo’s red lines include opposition to displacement and the division of the Gaza Strip, affirming Egypt’s commitment to maintaining the unity of Arab and sisterly states.

Sudan’s territorial unity also constitutes a red line for Egypt, Abdelatty said.

He emphasized that Cairo is closely monitoring developments to ensure its neighboring country’s stability and protect the Sudanese sovereignty.

On Nile, the minister underscored that Egypt has drawn a red line to safeguard its water rights against any existential harm.

He stressed that the country will not compromise on protecting its water rights, with the water file representing a strategic priority within Egyptian foreign policy and a national security issue.

The minister stated that any damage to Egypt resulting from the Ethiopian dam project would be met with a response under international law, in line with the country’s right to self-defense.

Abdelatty emphasized that Egypt handles its foreign affairs with great prudence, adopting clear positions that safeguard national interests and reflect the country’s commitment to regional security and stability.

He added that these red lines serve as a fixed framework guiding Egyptian policy on sensitive regional and international issues.