Egypt calls for essential amendments to int'l sanctions system

Egypt called for essential amendments to the United Nations sanctions regime to avoid harming the people or enfeebling their development capabilities.

In an official session Thursday to discuss recent political and security developments in Angola and means to activate sanctions imposed on the Angolan separatist UNITA movement, Egypt's Ambassador to the UN Ahmad Abul-Gheit voiced Egypt's rejection to claims that the sanctions regime would nourish disputes.

"Egypt, due toits regional interest in the African continent, attaches great importance to enforcement of sanctions imposed on UNITA," said Abul-Gheit.

"The international community is committed to make sure sanctions imposed on UNITA an effective means to guarantee its compliance with peace," said Abul-Gheit.