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Health Minister participates in 7th mental health, addiction treatment conference
Minister refers to state’s efforts to activate National Council for Mental Health
Egypt appreciates cooperation with UN on climate change: Al-Sisi
Presidential Spokesperson Bassam Rady said that the president confirmed Egypt’s appreciation of the fruitful and growing cooperation with the UN on the issue of climate change and its effects on the world.
Cairo fully backs UNRWA to continue its support to Palestinian refugees: Al-Sisi
Egypt urges regional, international parties to provide necessary support to UNRWA
Egypt’s Irrigation Minister and South Sudanese counterpart visit Spring Flowers Exhibition”
Egypt’s Irrigation Ministry established 13 groundwater stations in Juba
Majid Al Futtaim plans to invest EGP 250m in Egypt this year
‘We plan to raise share of online sales to 10% of total sales before 2022-end,’ says Philippe Peguilhan
Egyptian, Russian leaders discuss Ukrainian crisis on phone call
Egypt supports diplomatic efforts to reach political settlement of crisis: Al-Sisi
‘Evil people’ cannot succeed no matter how horrible, cruel their aggression is: Al-Sisi
Egyptian president honours families of Armed Forces’ KIAs during Martyr’s Day celebration
Egypt launches ‘Dawi’ and ‘Noura’ initiatives for girls’empowerment
The Dawi initiative presents the experience of three Egyptian girls — Alaa, Sama, and Noura — who braved the odds to reach success and achieve their goals.
Egypt’s Sisi and Russia’s Putin discuss developments in Ukraine – presidency
Reuters – Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin spoke on Wednesday, the Egyptian presidency said, to discuss the latest developments in Ukraine. Sisi and Putin also discussed enhancing strategic cooperation frameworks between their countries through joint development projects confirming “historic ties” between them.
24% of Egypt’s ministerial positions held by women in 2021: CAPMAS
In a press release marking the International Women’s Day, the CAPMAS said that the Egyptian population inside Egypt reached 103 million in February 2022, of whom 48.5 million females. It means that there are 106.1 males for every 100 females.
Egyptian Foreign Ministry celebrates 100th anniversary on 15 March
In preparation, the ministry launched on Tuesday, a multi-faceted information campaign over several days to introduce the role of the ministry.
Egypt stresses importance of Arab solidarity to combat regional challenges
President Al-Sisi visits Saudi Arabia to strengthen bilateral relations
Acting Health Minister addresses cooperation with Sinovac
Two sides discuss cooperation to establish centre for clinical trials
6,000 Egyptian stranded in Ukraine, most of them young people: Expatriate Affairs Minister
The minister also praised the cooperation of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Aviation, and Interior to bring our children back home
Egypt attends World Defense Show in Riyadh
Military Production Minister discusses cooperation with Raytheon Technologies, General Dynamics
Egypt, South Sudan discuss water cooperation in Cairo
Ministry established 13 groundwater stations in Juba
Egyptian FM tackles preparations to host COP 27 with Green Climate Fund
Glemarec asserted that the fund is the largest financing tool in the world and focuses on transformation in four sectors, including the energy and climate sectors, in addition to developing infrastructure and improving the standard of living for citizens.
Shoukry calls for creating proper atmosphere for reviving Palestine-Israel talks
“The delegation expressed appreciation for Egypt’s role in supporting the Palestinian cause and the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people as well as for its sincere efforts to provide the necessary support to all parts of the Palestinian territories and to achieve the desired Palestinian national reconciliation,” Hafez added.
Al-Azhar urges world to double humanitarian aid to Ukraine
“We are witnessing the horror of Ukrainians leaving their homes in search of safety; It is a true test of our humanity,” Al-Tayeb said in a tweet.
Egypt, ICRC to sign MoU for promoting international humanitarian law
Marwan left on Saturday morning for Geneva to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Red Cross on areas of dissemination and promotion of a culture of international humanitarian law, according to a statement by the ministry.
Al-Sisi reviews ongoing preparations for Egypt’s hosting of COP 27
He also stressed the importance of hosting the Conference of Parties on Climate Change (COP 27) to reflect Egypt’s regional and international status and demonstrate its capabilities.
Egypt’s diplomatic missions continue facilitating exit of Egyptians from Ukraine
“The embassies have also made all contacts and coordination with the authorities of those states at various levels in this regard, as well as ensured the accommodation of citizens in hotels and other temporary accommodations,” Hafez added.
Egypt supports efforts to establish nuclear-weapon-free zone in Middle East: FM
In a recorded speech during the high-level segment of the conference, the minister called on states with nuclear weapons to fulfill their obligations and commitments under the Non-Proliferation Treaty.
Sanctions imposed on state-owned outlets Russia Today and Sputnik in EU
“By virtue of these measures, the EU will urgently suspend the broadcasting activities of Sputnik and Russia Today (RT English, RT UK, RT Germany, RT France, and RT Spanish) in the EU — or directed at the EU — until the aggression on Ukraine is put to an end and until the Russian Federation and its associated outlets cease to spread disinformation… against the EU and its member states,” said the statement.
EAPD discusses cooperation with the Magdy Yacoub Foundation in Africa
The meeting is part of a follow-up to cooperative activities that have taken place since the signing of a memorandum of understanding to lay the foundation stone for the establishment of the Egypt-Rwanda Heart Centre in December 2021 on the side-lines of Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry’s visit to Kigali.
Egypt adopted comprehensive approach to promote human rights and fundamental freedoms: FM
Shoukry added that the session was being held in parallel with many developments relating to the promotion of human rights and fundamental freedoms in Egypt.
Egypt welcomes UN Security Council resolution on Houthis
Egypt also welcomed the expansion of the arms embargo on Yemen as well as the condemnation of attacks against civilian and commercial vessels and the seizure of some of them off the coast of Yemen.
Egypt, DRC environment ministers discuss cooperation on COP 27 during UNEA-5.2
Conference is being held under theme ‘Strengthening Actions for Nature to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals’
Health Ministry organises conference on nutrition
Conference aims to discuss nutrition problems prevalent among citizens
Egypt to send plane to evacuate citizens escaping Ukraine
Cabinet Spokesperson Nader Saad said the EgyptAir plane will arrive at the Romanian Capital, Bucharest, to take Egyptian students back home as per the president’s directives.