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FM Shoukry stresses need for cooperation between all parties for success of climate action
This came during Shoukry’s participation on Wednesday in a meeting with multilateral development banks within the framework of the Egypt-International Cooperation Forum.

EBRD President endorses Egypt’s Country Platform for NWFE to support a just energy transition
EBRD President Basso made the announcement during the second edition of the Egypt-International Cooperation Forum (Egypt-ICF)

Ahead of COP27, Egypt-ICF2022 Explores Innovative Solutions for Mitigation and Adaptation in Africa
Minister of International Cooperation Rania Al-Mashat delivered a speech at the opening ceremony of the Egypt-International Cooperation Forum (Egypt-ICF 2022) and the Meeting of African Ministers of Finance, Economy and Environment in its second edition for COP27, which kicked off on Wednesday at the New Administrative Capital. The Minister said that in light of Egypt’s …

Egypt-ICF 2022 kicks off at New Administrative Capital 60 days Ahead of COP27
The second edition of Egypt-ICF 2022 and the Meeting of African Ministers of Finance, Economy and Environment for COP27, kicked off on Wednesday at the New Administrative Capital. Egypt ICF200 is being held Under the patronage and in the presence of Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi. Egypt-ICF witnessed the attendance of Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa …

Al-Sisi affirms keenness on sustainable development, calls for enhancing climate financing
During the inauguration ceremony, the president stressed the growing concerns on the issue of climate change, which has become present in the world’s consciousness. “I can say that it is a priority on the sustainable development agenda,” he said.

Egypt withdraws from opening meeting of 158th session of Arab League
Egypt withdrew due to outgoing Libyan government’s foreign minister’s assumption of 158th Arab League session

Egypt condemns terrorist incident against Russian diplomatic mission in Kabul
The statement included Egypt’s condolences and sympathies to the government and people of the Russian Federation, and solidarity with them in this painful incident. Egypt also expressed its sincere condolences to the families of the victims of the Afghan citizens in the incident.

Al-Sisi receives invitation from Tebboune for the Arab summit in Algeria
Al-Sisi affirmed Egypt’s interest in strengthening the areas of joint bilateral cooperation between the two brotherly countries

Manpower Minister, Rafidain Bank discuss providing pensions for Egyptians that worked in Iraq
Minister of Manpower Hassan Shehata met with Director of Rafidain Bank in Cairo Wameed Alaa Rasool, along with other officials from the bank to discuss providing pensions for Egyptian beneficiaries who previously worked in the government and private sectors of Iraq.

Ahmed Abu Zeid appointed as Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson
Abu Zeid was also appointed as the Director of the Public Diplomacy Department.

Egypt continues to support UNRWA: FM Shoukry
Shoukry receives head of United Nations Framework Convention on climate change

Al-Sisi directs strengthening Egypt’s sovereign fund role to attract investments
Fund established sub-fund to manage, restructure assets

Egypt condemns terrorist attack on cargo trucks in the Hiran region of central Somalia
In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the government and people of Egypt expressed their sincere condolences to the government and people of brotherly Somalia and to the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to all the injured.

Al-Sisi directs providing financial incentives to farmers
In this context, the president directed the development of a system of contract cultivation of crops in order to support farmers and peasants, enhance their income, and increase their profits, provided that the indicative supply prices will be reviewed before the harvest season to consider providing financial incentives added to those prices.

Health Ministry approves first guide for programmes and performance budget
The programme aims to ensure the efficiency of expenditures and monitor the effectiveness of performance

Egypt’s Al-Sisi meets with Saudi Arabia’s FM
In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Bassam Rady said that Al-Sisi stressed the strategic specificity of Egyptian-Saudi relations, as they represent a pillar for the stability of the entire Arab region, especially in light of the delicate circumstances experienced by Arab countries and the various challenges they face.

Egyptian, American navies carry out joint training
The training comes in the framework of the plan of the general command of the armed forces to upgrade the level of training and exchange experiences with the Armed Forces of brotherly and friendly countries,

Egypt condemns terrorist bombing targeting a mosque in Afghanistan
Egypt expressed its sincere condolences to all the relatives of the victims and its wishes for a speedy recovery for the injured, reiterating its condemnation and rejection of all forms of violence, extremism, and terrorism.

General Coordinator of National Dialogue denies its end
No party did not participate in the national dialogue: General Coordinator

John Kerry to visit Egypt on 7-8 September
Kerry to participate in Egypt-International Cooperation Forum, as well as Meeting of African Ministers of Finance, Economy, Development and Environment ahead of COP27

Al-Sisi follows up on projects, activities of Suez Canal Authority
Suez Canal Authority reviews its efforts to localize manufacture of fishing vessels

Egypt removes 25 million mines planted during World War II
According to a statement by the spokesperson for the Egyptian army, this comes “within the framework of keenness to provide a safe climate throughout the Egyptian state, which contributes to pushing the development wheel and maximizing the use of all areas suitable for the establishment of urban agglomerations and national projects on them.

Egypt hosts 4th session of AU’s Specialised Technical Committee
The state is ready to provide its expertise on the mechanisms of planning and implementing the Decent Life projects to our African brothers: PM

Egypt participates in World Water Week in Sweden
Minister of Irrigation is scheduled to meet with many senior water officials

Al-Sisi affirms Egypt’s full support for Iraq to face current circumstances
President Al-Sisi stressed Egypt’s full support for the security and stability of Iraq and the safety of its brotherly people.

Egypt expected to announce loan agreement with IMF within hours
Agreement gives investors greater confidence in economy, as Egypt needs to follow post-loan IMF prescription to ensure reform continuation, economists tell DNE

Al-Sisi reviews with Eni future activity in Egypt
Egypt achieves great boom in natural gas sector in Mediterranean region, says El-Molla

PM Madbouly inaugurates first New Administrative Capital Youth Forum
Forum includes set of activities and programmes

FM Shoukry in ACW 2022: Climate change hinders development efforts in Africa
International community is lagging behind in face of climate change and funding must increase: Shoukry

Al-Sisi orders supporting climate action programmes
NWFE is a national program and a regional approach to linking international climate and development issues