Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry affirmed on Sunday 5/6/2016 Egypt's foreign policy commitment to the noble principles and values that respect humanity and uphold peace concepts, peaceful settlement of disputes away from violence, and avoiding extremism and sectarianism.

In a statement on the occasion of the advent of the holy month of Ramadan, the minister added that those values are guided by the tolerant principles of Islam.

He expressed hope that the world would be blessed with peace, security and stability.