Egypt Calls for Preserving Migration Routes for Birds

Egypt has reaffirmed the importance of protecting migratory birds as the country marked World Migratory Bird Day, holding activities under the slogan “Every bird counts… your observation matters” to raise environmental awareness. Minister of Local Development and Environment Manal Awad said Egypt represents one of the world’s most important migration corridors due to its strategic geographic location linking Europe and Africa. Millions of birds pass through the country annually during seasonal migration periods, she stated.