Egypt supports Gulf stability, fully rejects interference in its affairs

Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry on Saturday affirmed Egypt's full support to the stability of the Arab Gulf countries and rejection of any interference in its internal affairs.

During a press conference with his counterpart Ibrahim Al Ghandour in Cairo, Shoukry said that Egypt considers Gulf security as an integral part of Egyptian national security.

He added that Egypt had issued an official statement in the early hours after attacks on the Saudi embassy and consulate in Iran.

The minister reiterated Egypt's condemnation of burning the Saudi Embassy in Tehran and the consulate in Mashhad, stressing on the need to respect the inviolability of the premises of diplomatic and consular missions and the safety of their personnel, guaranteed by the Vienna Conventions on Diplomatic and Consular Relations.

Source: MENA