OPEN// Egypt backs DRC nomination for UNSC non-permanent seat
CAIRO, May 23 (MENA) - Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigration Abu Bakr Hefny said Egypt supports the Democratic Republic of the Congo's (DRC) nomination for a non-permanent seat at the UN Security Council (UNSC) for 2026-2027.
Hefny made the remarks during his participation in a ceremony held by the Congolese Embassy in Cairo, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday.
In his speech, the Egyptian diplomat expressed confidence in the DRC ability to represent the interests of African states and defend their issues within the UN Security Council.
Hefny highlighted the role of African countries in strengthening partnerships with the UN, especially with regard to peacekeeping and peacebuilding, underlining the importance of continuing to reform the UN Security Council in a way that serves the African continent's interests. (MENA)
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