Cairo, Egypt – Amid escalating tensions in the Gulf region, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi made a direct and responsible appeal to US President Donald Trump, stating, “No one but you can stop this war in our region and in the Gulf.” This appeal comes as the world awaits decisive US action to defuse the conflict, which poses a threat to regional security and the global economy. Sisi and his Cypriot counterpart, Nikos Christodoulides, attended the opening of the ninth edition of the Egypt International Energy Conference and Exhibition (EGYPS 2026) on Monday morning, March 30, 2026. The event was attended by a large number of energy sector leaders and representatives from international companies.
Warning of “energy shocks”
In his opening remarks, President Sisi warned of the catastrophic consequences of continued military conflicts, emphasizing that the world is currently suffering from a double shock in the energy sector: supply shortages and unprecedented price hikes. He stressed that “targeting energy facilities will have serious repercussions for the global economy.” He called for the energy sector to be kept out of military conflicts to ensure the stability of global markets.
Egypt as a regional energy hub
President El-Sisi affirmed that Egypt is continuing its energy policy to bolster stability and meet local and regional needs despite the volatile global environment. He noted that the Egyptian state is fully aware of the current challenges and is working to secure supplies and protect energy infrastructure as a strategic priority. The EGYPS 2026 conference, which runs until April 1st, is a strategic platform that brings together decision-makers and executives from major global energy companies. This year’s conference focuses on finding innovative technological solutions to ensure global energy security amidst sharp geopolitical shifts. The event is being attended by a number of energy ministers and heads of international organizations. This reinforces Egypt’s position as a vital regional energy hub in the Mediterranean and North Africa, particularly in light of the crises affecting international energy supplies.
