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Egypt chairs AU meeting on combating terrorist financing
Session emphasizes importance of preparing national strategies to combat extreme thought
Egypt stresses importance of creating routes for legitimate immigration to Europe
FM Shoukry asserts need to hold presidential, parliamentary elections in Libya on schedule
Son of former Libyan leader Gaddafi runs for president
Saif Al-Islam Gaddafi, son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, registered on Sunday his nomination for the presidential elections at the High National Electoral Commission in the southern city of Sabha.
Egypt participates in 17th meeting of COMESA Peace and Security Committee
It is part of preparatory meetings for 21st COMESA Summit
Arab League calls for bridging gap in vaccination between industrialized, developing countries
A statement issued by the Arab League stated that the Secretary-General’s participation reflects his interest in the topics related to the Coronavirus pandemic that the conference addresses, such as recovery policies, accelerating vaccination operations and sustainable financing to support health systems in times of epidemics, crises, and others.
Paris hosts international conference to support elections in Libya
The French presidency stated that “the elections are at hand… there is a strong movement working in Libya until they are held… and the country’s stability depends on it.”
Egypt, Netherlands discuss bilateral relations, international issues
The round was chaired by the Egyptian Assistant Foreign Minister for European Affairs, Badr Abdel Aty, and Paul Huijts, Secretary General of the Dutch Foreign Ministry, with the participation of Egypt’s Ambassador to the Netherlands Hatem Abdel Kader.
US-Egypt Strategic Dialogue shows huge potential for developing joint ties
Two-day discussions reflect mutual interest of US, Egypt in restoring momentum of bilateral relations, says FM Shoukry
Arab League leads reconciliation efforts between Lebanon, Gulf states
Arab League aims to hold dialogue on course of Lebanese-Gulf relationship
US-Egypt Strategic Dialogue kicks off in Washington, with regional issues on table
This is first such talks since US President Joe Biden took power in January 2021
Libya opens door for presidential, parliamentary elections candidacy
Electoral candidacy registration to continue until 22 November
Arab League meets Sudan’s army commander, deposed PM in Khartoum
The delegation delivered a verbal message from Secretary-General of Arab League Ahmed Aboul-Gheit to Al-Burhan that the pan-Arab bloc supports the transitional process in Sudan and calls for continuing the partnership between the military and civil sides until holding general elections.
Arab League delegation visits Khartoum to address political crisis
A statement issued by the Arab League stated that the delegation will meet with Sudanese leaders from the various parties to support efforts to end the current political crisis, in light of the signed agreements governing the transitional period.
Balfour Declaration 104th anniversary: Arab League reiterates full support for Palestinians
The Arab League affirmed in a statement Tuesday that “a comprehensive, just and lasting peace has one path, which is to end the Israeli occupation of all Palestinian and Arab territories occupied since 1967, and to establish a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital in accordance with the decisions of international legitimacy and the Arab Peace Initiative.”
Arab League Secretary-General meets Libya’s 5+5 Joint Military Commission
“During the meeting, Aboul Gheit was briefed on all the activities of the committee during the recent period, which culminated in the approval and stabilization of the ceasefire, as well as the adoption of an action plan during the last meeting in Geneva last month to withdraw all mercenaries, foreign fighters and foreign troops from Libyan territory,” according to a statement by the Arab League.
Egypt chairs African Union’s Peace and Security Council in November
Gad stated that Egyptian chairship of the council aims to enhance the council’s role in issues of peace and security
Defence Minister witnesses ‘Majd-16’ artillery training by Second Field Army
The training was also attended by Lieutenant-General Osama Askar, Chief-of-Staff of the Armed Forces, leaders of the main army branches, members of the national security committee of the House of Representatives, and some media figures.
Arab League, UN discuss removal of foreign forces from Libya, December elections
A statement issued by the Arab League said, “During the meeting, Aboul Gheit listened to Kubis’ presentation on the developments in the implementation of the plan to remove mercenaries and foreign forces from Libya.”
Arab League concerned over ‘rapid deterioration’ of Lebanese-Gulf ties
The crisis came as a result of the remarks by Lebanon’s Information Minister George Kordahi about the Saudi-led military campaign in Yemen that sparked outrage in the kingdom.
Egypt’s FM, Kubis discuss withdrawal of foreign forces from Libya, unifying Libyan military
Libya’s 5+5 Military Commission convenes in Cairo to discuss withdrawal of foreign troops
Egypt’s city of Damietta wins UNESCO Learning City Award 2021
10 cities with outstanding achievements in implementation of learning city strategy received award
Egypt, OECD inaugurate 3-year programme to support key reforms
The Programme will support a structural reform agenda by providing analysis, advice and guidance to inform the design and implementation of policies to help address Egypt’s main economic challenges while moving towards closer alignment with OECD policy standards.
5 western embassies urge Libyan leaders to respect electoral process
In a joint statement on Monday, the embassies welcomed the publication by Libya’s High National Elections Commission(HNEC) of the recommendation lists required for presidential and parliamentary candidates.
Egypt, Arab League condemn Israeli plans to build 1,300 new settlements in West Bank
In a Monday statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Egypt is following with great concern the Israeli’s government announcement.
Egypt’s Foreign Minister, US HoA envoy stress need to maintain Sudan’s security, stability
Earlier today, Sudan’s military seized power, dissolving the transitional government hours after troops arrested the acting prime minister and other officials. Thousands of people flooded into the streets to protest the coup that threatens the country’s shaky progress toward democracy.
Egyptian President affirms Cairo’s aspiration to boost relations with EU
Egyptian Presidency spokesperson Bassam Rady said that the President expressed Egypt’s aspiration to develop future cooperation relations with the EU by formulating a common understanding between the two sides.
Egypt participates in high-level event of the African Commission on Human , Peoples’ Rights.
During his intervention at the celebration, Ambassador Rushdy expressed congratulations on the 40th anniversary of the issuance of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights.
Egypt, Sudan ‘Guardian of the South-1’ joint military exercise kicks off
The joint training is the latest in a series of exercises between the Egyptian and Sudanese armed forces. The two sides have conducted ‘Nile Eagles’ in 2020 and 2021, as well as ‘Guardians of the Nile’ joint military exercise in May 2021.
Hamas announces prisoner exchange deal with Israel
The movement said that it will spare no effort to release the Palestinian detainees in Israeli, considering that their liberation is a religious, national, and humanitarian duty.