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Egyptian-Cypriot consultations discuss bilateral relations
Both countries share desire to advance bilateral cooperation in political, economic fields

Shoukry in Cyprus for strengthening relations between two countries
Talks are expected to be held between the two sides on all aspects of the distinguished bilateral relations between the two countries.

Health Minister reviews work of Human Organ Transplantation Committee
376 organ transplant cases were completed within presidential initiative

Fight against corruption is not governments’ responsibility alone, but people’s too: Madbouly
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said that the government works on improving living conditions of citizens and digitization as a two-way solution to combat corruption, which represents one of the obstacles to achieving sustainable development and improving the quality of life. He described the Conference of States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption as …

Security arrests suspects of fabricating phone call between high-level officials over bribery
According to the security, the suspects, one of whom had a criminal record, impersonate state officials to deceive businessmen into paying bribes.

Environment Minister, AFD’s Africa Director discuss boosting bilateral cooperation
COP 27 will place Africa’s interests among priorities of conference

Nuclear energy is most appropriate way to address global warming, growth needs: Aboul Gheit
Aboul Gheit, added during the opening of the conference of the 15th Arab Conference for Peaceful Uses of atomic energy, that Arab leaders issued a number of resolutions calling for the development of these uses, and to develop a joint Arab program in this vital field.

Serbian parliament speaker in Cairo to strengthen bilateral cooperation
Moreover Dačić stressed his country’s keenness to improve relations with Egypt, praising the pivotal role played by Egypt in consolidating peace and stability in the Middle East, Africa and the Mediterranean region.

Egypt, GCC launch political consultation mechanism
Shoukry joined his counterparts from the GCC countries and the Secretary General of the council.

Egypt hails CISSA for combating threats facing Africa
President Al-Sisi receives chairmanship of 17th Conference of CISSA

Sharm El-Sheikh to host 9th United Nations anti-corruption conference
The UNODC is the global reference for combating corruption and how to cooperate between countries of the world in related fields.

Egypt, Russia conclude ‘Friendship Bridge-4’ naval exercises
Training comes in light of growing military cooperation between Egyptian, Russian armed forces

2.36 million newborns undergo hearing impairment examination since September 2019
6,609 non-citizen children residing in Egypt were examined under initiative for early detection of hearing loss

Egypt’s human rights strategy responds to people’s aspirations: Al-Sisi
He said on the occasion of Human Rights Day, that Egypt is keen to improve the social and economic rights of its citizens.

Egypt’s First Lady says human rights consolidation aims to ensure decent life for all Egyptians
Egypt’s First Lady Entissar Al-Sisi said that Egypt managed to consolidate the human rights principles by providing a decent life for all Egyptians. On the occasion of Human Rights Day marked on December 10, she said on her official Facebook account “Today, the world celebrates the International Human Rights Day, which comes to emphasize the …

Planning Minister inspects ministry’s headquarters in Egypt’s New Administrative Capital
Egypt’s Minister of Planning and Economic Development Hala El-Said inspected the ministry’s headquarters in the New Administrative Capital on Thursday. El-Said followed up on the preparations ahead of the transfer of the ministry’s employees in the coming period. During the tour, the minister’s advisor for human resources Tarek Abdel-Khalek explained the ministry’s plans for the …

Quality education is human right: Al-Sisi at ICESCO conference
Al-Sisi announces provision of 100 educational opportunities in Egyptian universities for talents from around world

Parliament sends amendment of Rights of People of Determination law to presidency for approval
The first article of the law stipulates that a new article No. 50 be added to the Law on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities promulgated by Law No. 10 of 2018, which reads as follows:

Egypt receives mobile medical clinics to detect COVID-19 from US
The clinics consist of analysis laboratories with medical supplies provided by the US government in order to support Egypt’s efforts to confront the spread of COVID-19.

More than 7 million students examined within presidential health initiative
Initiative aims at early detection of anemia, obesity, and stunting diseases

Al-Sisi stresses Egypt’s support to Organization of Islamic Cooperation
OIC chief briefed Al-Sisi on Organisation’s future programmes

Egypt hosts 42nd edition of ISESCO’s executive council meeting
ISESCO supports efforts to confront repercussions of COVID-19

EAPD, GAH partner to extend healthcare services under ‘Decent Life’ initiative to Africa
Mohamed Khalil, Secretary General of the EAPD, said that the cooperation aims to support African countries in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the African Union Agenda 2063 by transferring the authority’s distinguished expertise in the field of Health to African countries and providing therapeutic and pharmaceutical assistance.

Economic recovery is essential in countering COVID-19 impact on Africa: Shoukry
He delivered a speech in the first plenary session of the forum, held under the title ” African continent and the world in the post-Corona pandemic”.

Egypt, WHO discuss mechanisms to reduce antimicrobial resistance
Abdel Ghaffar stressed the need to increase awareness campaigns among citizens about the dangers of excessive use of antibiotics without a prescription from a specialized doctor, as the excessive use of antibiotics reduces their ability to treat diseases.

Egypt, Jordan conclude military exercises ‘Aqaba 6’
The final stage of the training included the implementation of a joint operation to eliminate an armed terrorist outpost inside a border village, where the stage began with the implementation of airdrops for the Egyptian and Jordanian paratroopers with the aim of opening reconnaissance points to check information about the enemy, cut supplies and cordon off the village.

Irrigation Ministry highlights threats to Egypt’s water security before Senate
Egypt shows flexibility during Ethiopia’s dam talks

Shoukry in Senegal to participate in Dakar International Forum
Ambassador Ahmed Hafez, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said that the forum is being held under the auspices of Senegalese President Macky Sall and with the participation of ministers and senior officials from various countries of the world.

Egyptian doctors abroad to participate in ‘Decent Life’ initiative
Makram asserted that the step came in response to the request of doctors abroad to participate in the national project.

Al-Sisi promotes rights of people with special needs
TV, cultural works should highlight capabilities, creativity of people with special needs