Egypt: Investigations ongoing to determine circumstances of Damietta Port incident

The Egyptian General Authority for Information confirmed on Friday that investigations are still underway to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the Damietta Port incident and to identify the responsible party.

In a press statement, the authority said it is closely following coverage by foreign media outlets regarding the Damietta Port incident, and is committed to maintaining continuous communication with foreign correspondents and international media in order to provide them with accurate and well-documented information on a timely basis, based on official statements issued by the relevant authorities, including those announced by the Egyptian government concerning the circumstances of the incident and the ongoing investigations.

The authority called on all media outlets, news agencies, and foreign correspondents in Egypt and abroad to uphold professional standards and ensure accuracy in their reporting, emphasizing the importance of relying on official Egyptian sources when conveying information related to Egyptian affairs and the Damietta incident.