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French President Emmanuel Macron met with Egyptian President Abdulfettah al-Sisi in Paris. After the bilateral meeting, a joint press conference was held.
Stating that there is an important strategic partnership between France and Egypt for the stability of the Mediterranean and the Middle East, Macron asserted that a permanent political solution must be found in Libya.
“(Political solution in Libya) threatened by regional powers.” Using the statement, Macron said that progress was made in Libya.
“WE SIGN NEW AGREEMENTS”
Stating that “Turkish and Russian mercenaries” continue to exist in Libya, Macron said a solution must be found so that Libya does not fall into chaos. Macron stated that Egypt’s role is important in this regard. Stating that they are in cooperation with relevant countries in the eastern Mediterranean, Macron said they have common views and concerns with Egypt on many issues. Macron said he should increase cooperation with Egypt in the fight against terrorism.
Stating that many agreements will be signed with Egypt, Macron stated that he was pleased that 3 human rights defenders were released in Egypt. Recognizing that the partnership between the two countries contributed to stability in the Middle East and the Mediterranean region, Macron thanked Sisi for his visit when France was the victim of a campaign of hate and boycott.
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Stating that there is a difference of opinion with Sisi on human rights, Macron said: “I will not condition cooperation in the field of economics and defense because of the difference of opinion (with Egypt on human rights). I believe in the sovereignty of the countries “. said. Stating that the boycott policy is not effective, Macron said that if cooperation with Egypt is conditioned, this country will weaken in the fight against terrorism.
Libya, in particular, that Turkey’s unilateral steps forward at the time of Macron, that policy should be followed on the basis of cooperation in the Mediterranean, but said that the immigration problem can be solved in this way.
“I CAN’T CHANGE THE LAWS FOR YOU”
“When it comes to a cartoon, this is not the message from France to the Muslim world, it is a provocative expression of a person. My country is entitled to this, because the laws of France apply, not the laws of Islam. I cannot change it for you. These cartoons are not what the French government does. “Macron said, but said violence should not be used against cartoons. Sisi also stated that he had a transparent meeting with Macron.
Stating that bilateral relations are being discussed, Sisi asserted that terrorism and extremism must be fought.
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Sisi claimed that the values of religion should not be insulted and that Islam and extremism should be separated, and that the issue of human rights was also discussed at the meeting.
SIGNS OF THE VISIT TO EGYPT
Sisi added that he wants to host Macron in Egypt next year. Egyptian President Sisi came to Paris yesterday and met with French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian.
In a joint written statement from 18 international human rights organizations, including Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch (HRW), Human Rights League (LDH), and some organizations in Egypt, Macron to Sisi in Egypt was asked to lobby the release of activists and human rights defenders detained for “human rights violations” for arbitrary reasons.
