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Health Ministry resumes Knock on Doors campaign for family health in Upper EgyptÂ
The campaign was first launched in Fayoum and will continue in Assiut until the end of March
Egypt to witness inauguration of Julius Nyerere Hydropower Plant and Dam in Tanzania
Ahmed Abu Zeid, the official spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said that the Foreign Minister will participate on Thursday in the ceremony to launch the filling of the Julius Nyerere Dam in the presence of a large number of officials, representatives of the implementing coalition, and figures of the Tanzanian society, media, and citizens.
Egypt re-elected to UN Peacebuilding Commission for a two-year term
He said that this election reflects Egypt’s long-standing contributions to peace-building efforts in Africa, including during Egypt’s chairing of the Peacebuilding Commission in 2021, when it represented the continent.
Al-Sisi directs increasing investment in healthcare services
Ambassador Bassam Radi, the spokesperson of the presidency, said that the meeting followed up on public health initiatives and developing health services nationwide.
Russia, China conduct naval maneuvers to “maintain peace” in Asia
The joint naval exercises, which have been held annually since 2012, include the launching of rockets and artillery shells in the East China Sea, the ministry added, noting that four of its ships will participate in the exercises,
CCCPA holds training course in Nigeria to prevent radicalization, extremism leading to terrorism
The Center also organized a workshop on “A Comprehensive Approach to Dealing with Individuals Formerly Affiliated with Boko Haram and Islamic State (IS),” where Borno State faces Nigeria’s greatest challenge in countering the threat of terrorism due to the high number of defectors from terrorist groups.
Facilitating private sector-led growth in Egypt is crucial: IMF to DNE
Exchange rate flexibility will help the Egyptian economy adjust smoothly to external shocks: IMF Senior Resident Representative
House of Representatives approves amendment to Unified Tax Law
The House of Representatives had referred the draft law, in its session on 6 December, to the Joint Committee of the Plan and Budget Committee and the two offices of the Constitutional and Legislative Affairs and Economic Affairs Committees to discuss it, study it and prepare a report on it.
Army’s Chief of Staff inspects reclamation projects in Toshka
Askar listened to a detailed explanation that included the latest status of the project according to the performance rates and time plans of the project to achieve the desired results from that agricultural patch added to Egypt’s agricultural area.
Al-Sisi expresses pride in strong Egypt-Jordan relations
President Al-Sisi expressed his pride in the strong relations between Egypt and Jordan, and stressed the importance of continuing efforts to deepen ties in various fields.
IMF Executive Board approves 46-month $3bn loan for Egypt
IMF to disburse $347m tranche immediately to Egypt
Chief of Staff of Armed Forces witnesses operational statement of Western Military Area formation
Major-General Mohammed Izz Al-Din Juhush — Commander of the Western Military Area — stressed in his speech the keenness of the general command of the armed forces to develop and modernize the methods of combat training within the Armed Forces.
Egypt’s Al-Sisi affirms keenness to develop Arab-Chinese relations to achieve common interests
This came in a speech delivered by Assistant Secretary-General Haifa Abu Ghazaleh on Wednesday at the opening of the ninth session of the Symposium on Arab-Chinese Relations and Dialogue between the Arab and Chinese Civilisations.
US-Africa Summit gives impetus to US relations with African countries: Egypt’s Presidential Spokesperson
President Al-Sisi met with republican leaders, US Secretary of Defence
Opinion| Prospects of Egyptian-Chinese relations and the multipolar world
The president’s participation in the Arab-Chinese Summit comes within the framework of Egypt’s keenness to strengthen and develop the distinguished historical relations between the Arab world and China, as well as to contribute effectively to efforts to strengthen mechanisms of joint action to achieve common interests.   Â
SSCHR highlights national efforts to implement National Human Rights Strategy
The report reviewed the most prominent national efforts to implement the 2021-2026 National Human Rights Strategy during its first year with a focus on what has been achieved by the end of August 2022.
Egyptian navy assumes command of Joint Task Force 153 to combat terrorism in Bab Al-Mandab, Gulf of Aden
According to Colonel Ghareeb Abdel Hafez — Spokesperson for the Egyptian Armed Forces — the mission is part of the Egyptian Armed Forces’ efforts, in co-operation with the US and friendly countries, to confront threats and challenges to the security and stability of the region.
Egypt’s Al-Sisi in US to attend US-Africa Leaders Summit to discuss continental issues
The summit is being held under the auspices of US President Joe Biden for three days in Washington, DC with the participation of 49 African leaders, including Egypt
Runners “race through history” at Egypt’s Pyramids Half Marathon
Just like the event’s slogan “Race Through History,” participants enjoyed the opportunity to run through the historical wonders that were built more than 4,000 years ago.
Egypt seeks to activate outputs of COP27 during G20 Summit in 2023: Foreign Ministry
Raji Al-Itribi, Egypt’s representative to G20, and Assistant Foreign Minister for Multilateral,
Al-Sisi stresses need to embrace human rights, freedoms in their comprehensive sense
President Al-Sisi stressed the need to continue embracing human rights and freedoms in Egypt in their comprehensive sense, in accordance with the Egyptian Constitution and international obligations.
Health Ministry organizes 4th annual conference of central laboratories
The conference reviews the latest technical methods and technologies in the field of laboratory analysis, and follows up on future steps for the use of technology and artificial intelligence in the field of medical diagnosis, in a way that contributes to preserving the safety of the Egyptian citizen, by adopting a health-conscious and advanced approach, and raising community immunity.
UNHCR says over 80,000 Somalis flee to Kenya amid severe drought
The UNHCR said the majority of the refugees arrived over the past two years. “More support is needed not only in Kenya but also in Somalia and Ethiopia, where millions of people are facing dire humanitarian conditions as the rains continue to fail,” UNHCR said in a statement.
Egypt’s Health Minister discusses cooperation with French Ambassador
Hossam Abdel Ghaffar — Official Spokesperson for the Health Ministry — explained that the meeting discussed the development projects that are being implemented in cooperation between the ministry and the French Development Agency, which started in 2017.
Health Minister inaugurates 74th International Conference of the Egyptian Orthopedic Society
The minister stressed the importance of the active participation of young doctors in the conferenceÂ
Egypt, Jordan, Iraq’s FMs meet in Amman to enhance cooperation within framework of trilateral cooperation
According to a statement by the ministry, the meeting of the tripartite mechanism is scheduled to discuss the implementation of the trilateral cooperation projects proposed by the three countries in many areas in implementation of the directives issued by the leaders of Egypt, Jordan, and Iraq in their various meetings to promote common interests.
Al-Sisi inaugurates Abu Zekrya Axis, reviews national projects in Alexandria
Al-Sisi stressed that no road can be built that threatens to cut agricultural land, whatever its size
Egypt’s Irrigation Minister reviews second phase of groundwater reservoirs projectÂ
During the workshop, researchers at the Faculty of Engineering of Cairo University presented a summary of the results of the second phase of the study, which is being carried out by the Centre for Studies and Designs for Water Projects of the faculty for the benefit of the groundwater sector of the irrigation ministry.
COP27 was most important negotiating event in the world: Egypt’s Foreign Minister
Shoukry’s statements came during a speech at a meeting with the Foreign Relations Committee in the House of Representatives on Sunday to present the negotiations that took place at the CO27.
The Civil Democratic Movement announces its political project for dialogueÂ
The announcement came in a press conference at the headquarters of the Conservative Party in Cairo to inform the public about their project for political and economic reform that will be presented in the national dialogue.