Egypt expressed condolences to Gambia and Senegal's victims of the capsized boat near the coast of Mauritania, leaving dozens of people dead.

Egypt stressed the importance of fighting illegal immigration through achieving sustainable development goals.

Egypt extended sympathy to the governments and the people of both Gambia and Senegal and to the victims' families, Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on Monday, confirming Egypt's support to both countries to overcome the humanitarian crisis