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Donald Trump: US Ships Should Enjoy Free Passage through Panama and Suez Canals

Basant Ahmed Advisor at the Strategic Studies Center of the Military Academy for Post-graduate Studies, Major General Dr. Wael Rabie, affirmed that the US President's statement contradicted legal principles related to freedom of navigation, national sovereignty, and relevant international treaties. Under international law, the Suez Canal lies within the territory of a sovereign state; it was built by Egyptian hands with Egyptian funding. Regulating its passage is an exclusively Egyptian decision. He added that all ships using international waterways must pay transit fees without discrimination, a rule that Egypt applies fairly to all countries. Ambassador Hussein Haridy, former Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs, stated that reactions to the US President's remarks should be calm and prudent. He affirmed that Egyptian diplomacy was fully capable of handling the situation. He explained that the US position on the Panama Canal differed from that on the Suez Canal, as the United States played a role in constructing the Panama Canal. Ambassador Haridy pointed out that President Trump raised concerns over the Panama Canal and Chinese influence there during the start of his second term. However, he emphasized that the circumstances surrounding the Suez Canal were entirely different. Dr. Ayman Salama, Professor of International Law, explained that the 1888 Constantinople Convention states that the Suez Canal is 'neutral' regarding the setting of fees, privileges, and exemptions. He added that under Egyptian law, and since the nationalization of the canal in 1956, the Suez Canal has been a national Egyptian entity. Egypt is the only country with the authority to impose fees and regulate all matters related to the canal, with no exceptions granted to any country. Dr. Mohamed Mehran, an expert in international law, affirmed that international law granted Egypt full sovereignty over the Suez Canal and the right to set transit fees based on the cost of services provided to passing ships. He emphasized that, despite facing significant challenges, Egypt will not succumb to external pressures. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple