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New Zealand Defense Minister participates in opening ceremony for CCCPA training on Gender-Responsive Peace Operations for Arab Peacekeepers

New Zealand Defense Minister participates in opening ceremony for CCCPA training on Gender-Responsive Peace Operations for Arab Peacekeepers

As part of his official visit to Egypt, New Zealand’s Minister of Defence Peeni Henare inaugurated the training with CCCPA Director-General Ahmed Abdel Latif, New Zealand’s Ambassador in Cairo Greg Lewis, UNDP Egypt Deputy Resident Representative Sylvain Merlen, along with high-level representatives from the Egyptian Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Defence, and Interior.

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Egyptian-Indian relations witness new breakthrough on solid foundations

Egyptian-Indian relations witness new breakthrough on solid foundations

In a joint press conference with Indian Minister of Foreign Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in Cairo on Saturday, Shoukry said: “Over the past eight years, Egypt has achieved a high degree of stability and work to improve the standard of living of the Egyptian citizen, including the Decent Life programme, so there is more cooperation and expansion of trade and mutual investments within the framework of the common goals of the two countries.”

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Egypt’s FM, DRC’s President discuss preparations for COP27

Egypt’s FM, DRC’s President discuss preparations for COP27

A statement by the ministry said that Shoukry conveyed to the Congolese president the greetings of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, praising the great coordination between the two countries, which culminated in Congo hosting the preparatory ministerial meeting for the upcoming UN Conference of Parties on Climate Change that will be held in Sharm El-Sheikh this November (COP27).

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Egypt’s FM calls for fair financing, move towards clean energy

Egypt’s FM calls for fair financing, move towards clean energy

According to a statement by the ministry, in a speech, Shoukry highlighted how Africa is the most affected by the consequences of climate change and the challenges it faces in that regard despite being the least contributor to the causes that led to the current global climate challenges.

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Scores of Israeli settlers break into Al-Aqsa Mosque

Scores of Israeli settlers break into Al-Aqsa Mosque

The Jordanian-run Islamic Waqf Department in charge of the holy site said scores of Israeli settlers entered the compound through the Moroccan Gate in successive groups and performed rituals and Talmudic prayers there under the protection of Israeli police officers.

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FM Shoukry meets chief of German Friedrich Ebert Foundation in Cairoq

FM Shoukry meets chief of German Friedrich Ebert Foundation in Cairo

Ambassador Ahmed Abu Zeid, the official spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry, said that the meeting confirmed the importance Egypt attaches to its relationship with Germany as an important political and economic partner, and welcomed the work of German institutions in Egypt. At the forefront of these institutions is the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, which plays a supporting role in economic and social development efforts, in accordance with the provisions of the Additional Protocol to the cultural agreement regulating its work in Egypt.

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FM Shoukry highlights repercussions of climate change during AOSIS meeting

FM Shoukry highlights repercussions of climate change during AOSIS meeting

Ambassador Ahmed Abu Zeid, the spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry, said that Shoukry stressed that COP27 will focus on the repercussions of climate change. He added that Egypt is aware of the increasing damage caused to developing countries as a result of climate change; storms, hurricanes, floods, and drought, which lead to serious human and economic losses.

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Egypt seeks to achieve balanced results in international climate action: FM

Egypt seeks to achieve balanced results in international climate action: FM

According to a statement by the ministry, Shoukry — who is also the President-Designate of the upcoming UN Conference of Parties on Climate Change (COP27) — was keen to review the vision and priorities of the Egyptian presidency of the COP27, as it seeks to achieve balanced results at all levels of international climate action, especially adaptive measures to climate change, mitigation of its consequences, and the provision of climate finance.

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Egypt’s FM participates in meeting of African Heads of State, Government in New York

Egypt’s FM participates in meeting of African Heads of State, Government in New York

According to a statement by the ministry, Shoukry — who is also the President-Designate of the upcoming UN Conference of Parties on Climate Change (COP27) — started off the meeting by conveying the congratulations of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi to the Kenyan president on assuming the functions of coordinator of this committee, which the continent relies on to strengthen African action in terms of climate change.

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President of Angola João Lourenço appointed on Tuesday the members of his Cabinet, the new executive, as well as country’s new provincial governors.

Angola’s newly elected President appoints new Cabinet

Recently elected President of Angola João Lourenço appointed on Tuesday the members of his Cabinet, the new executive, as well as country’s new provincial governors. The new government consists of 23 ministers and is headed by the president of the Republic in accordance with the Constitution. The Angolan president also appointed 18 new governors.

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Shoukry participates in ministerial meeting of Group of Friends of Global Development Initiative 

Shoukry participates in ministerial meeting of Group of Friends of Global Development Initiative 

Ambassador Ahmed Abu Zeid, the official spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,  explained that Minister Shoukry was keen in his speech to express appreciation to the Chinese side for holding this meeting, which provides a platform for exchanging experiences and expertise in various development fields, including eradicating poverty and hunger and enhancing South-South cooperation, in order to accelerate the implementation of the goals of the United Nations Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development.

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