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Shoukry in Germany to sign agreement for hosting COP27
Ahmed Hafez, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said that on the sidelines of his participation in the meeting, Minister Shoukry is scheduled to sign an agreement that allows Egypt to host the 27th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP27), which will be held in Sharm El-Sheik in November.

UNDP supports Egypt with $6.2m to turn Sharm El-Sheikh into green city: Fracassetti
Project includes baseline assessment, research to ensure that all plans are put in place to achieve objects of programme

Egypt explores health cooperation with South Sudan, ZambiaÂ
Meetings come on sidelines of first African Medical Conference âAfrica Health ExConâ

Egypt, Tanzania discuss strengthening joint relations
FM Shoukry reviews with World Bank urgent steps in economic reform

Arab League seeks to contribute to international diplomatic efforts to end Ukraine crisis
The group discussed ways to continue contributing to international diplomatic efforts aimed at reaching a peaceful solution to the conflict, while working in parallel to mitigate the repercussions of the crisis on Arab countries, especially with regard to food security and energy.

Irrigation Minister addresses Water and Climate Coalition on Egyptâs environmental effortsÂ
Minister says Egypt implements many projects in field of climate adaptation

Egypt participates in Stockholm Forum on Peace and Development
At the closing session, Ahmed Abdel-Latif, Director-General of CCCPA, commended the rich discussions that took place during the three-day forum and congratulated Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) on the launch of the Environment of Peace report.

Egypt has never engaged in conflicts to increase its water share: Al-Sisi
Al-Sisi announces initiative to provide 30 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to African countries

Egyptian Armed Forces, UN condemn terrorist attack on peacekeepers in Mali
Two Egyptian officers were killed in attack

Egypt COP27 presidency aims to turn Paris Agreement into reality
Egyptâs presidency of the 2022 UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) aims to fulfill climate pledges and turn them into a tangible reality on the ground, said the Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry on Thursday. “Egypt COP27 presidency aims to turn the Paris Agreement from negotiations into implementation, he explained. This came during a …

IsDB Group Private Sector Forum will witness the signing of 13 agreements with Egypt, says Hala El-Said
Egypt believes that the private sector is a partner in development. There was a need in the period between 2014-2019 to invest in the infrastructure, Minister of Planning and Economic Development Hala El-Said stressed on Thursday. This came during a press conference on Thursday with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) President and Group Chairperson Muhammad Al …

IsDB to inaugurate regional office in Cairo during its 2022 Annual Meetings in Egypt
IsDB Group Private Sector Forum will witness the signing of 13 agreements with Egypt, says Hala El-Said

Al-Sisi affirms Egypt’s keenness to promote coordination, dialogue with EU
VĂĄrhelyi praised Egypt’s efforts in combating illegal migration

Shoukry stresses need to promote international climate action
The meeting was attended by several ministers and officials from various countries and representatives of various parties involved in international climate action, including the executive vice president of the European Commission on climate change, the Canadian Minister of Environment and climate change, the Chinese climate envoy, as well as the British minister of state, chairman of the conference of the parties, and the Executive Secretary of the (COP26).

Egypt hosts 8th Forum of Young Parliamentarians in Sharm El-Sheikh
The annual forum aims to promote youth participation in politics and create a platform for them to present their opinions on international challenges and issues and suggest solutions.

Health Ministry discusses cooperation with Roche healthcare in presidential initiativesÂ
Firm contributes diagnostic devices and medicines to presidential health initiatives

EPAD organises annual programme for African media in Egypt
Organising this comprehensive programme annually comes within the framework of the agencyâs efforts to enhance cooperation between African countries in the field of journalism and media as well as presenting the huge development efforts that Egypt is witnessing recently in various fields, conveying the true picture of the situation in Egypt to fellow African states.

Egypt to hold conference over financing of terrorism, renewal of religious discourse
First international conference which will organized by Salam Center for Studies on Extremism from 7 to 9 June

Egypt, Poland leaders agree on resumption of direct flights, sign several MoUs
Polish President says his country understands importance of Nile River to Egypt, stressing that GERD constitutes threat to North African country

Egyptâs Nile Revenue Committee follows up on water position, rainfall on Nileâs sourceÂ
The irrigation minister reviewed the position of purification works of canals and drains and the readiness of lifting stations

Shoukry affirms Egypt’s continued support for legitimate rights of Palestinian people
Ahmed Hafez, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said that Rajoub briefed Minister Shoukry on the most prominent challenges in Palestine, and the recent increase in violence in the occupied Palestinian territories, as well as violations against Al-Aqsa Mosque and other religious shrines.

Armed Forces neutralize 10 terrorists in North Sinai hideout amid ongoing military operation
A hideout was discovered in the area where the militants were hiding; the troops besieged it and tackled the militants. Ammunition, grenades, explosive belts, TNT, and other weapons were ceased in the place.

More than 3 million newborns checked for hearing loss, weakness initiativeÂ
This came as part of âOne Million Healthâ initiative

Son of Egyptian minister charged with murder in United States
Minister asks for prayers for her family and her son in this calamity

Egypt, US discuss bilateral relations, regional issues
The phone call dealt also with ways to strengthen the coordination in the light of the strategic relations between the two countries.

Acting Health Minister briefs cabinet on “monkeypox” updates
Monkeypox is viral disease of zoonotic origin that mainly occurs in forest areas in Central, West Africa

Environment Minister reviews Egyptâs climate efforts ahead of COP27 in UN meetingÂ
Conference discusses challenges, ways to address impact of climate change on industry, in preparation for COP27

Africa Day: Al-Sisi vows to continue continental cooperation to achieve development
Al-Sisi stressed that Egypt will continue to strive alongside its African brothers to achieve sustainable development and strengthen joint efforts in finding solutions to the problems and conflicts that have plagued the continent for decades that prevented the realization of the dreams of its people.

Egypt, South Africa stress importance of peaceful solution to GERD crisis
Shoukry said in a joint press conference on Wednesday with his South African counterpart Naledi Pandor: “Egypt seeks rapprochement and cooperation and stressed on several occasions, the existence of great opportunities for bilateral and trilateral cooperation between Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia to achieve security and stability.â

The road to net-zero carbon; Egypt races for green hydrogenÂ
Green hydrogen production would change geopolitics of energy in the Middle East, making Egypt a regional energy hub