The key message from us is that a festival is not only about celebrity and entertainment.
A festival also plays a serious role.
Its about supporting culture and art.
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Thats our big message to the international community, he said.
Khoury said there had already been discussions around how to handle the red carpet this year.
The Red Sea resort is not geographically close to Egypts border but tensions are running high throughout the region.
The UK Foreign Office and Frances Foreign Ministry issued similar travel advice.
Travellers are advised to check the latest advice before travelling.
A revised program and list of attendees will be issued in the coming days.
