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Latest in Egypt

Egypt explores water cooperation with 4 African countries
Water Minister meets his African counterparts during Planet Budapest conference

Al-Sisi visits Police Academy, witnesses admission exams
Egyptian President stresses need to continue developing capabilities of Police Academy to keeps pace with latest developments in security science

21 million women examined within “100 Million Health” initiative
Egypt launches initiative for early detection of diseases transmitted from mother to fetus

Egypt, Cyprus discuss bilateral relations, regional issues
The two ministers discussed different bilateral cooperation and follow up the results of the Supreme Committee for bilateral cooperation between the two countries at the presidential level, held for the first time in Cairo last September.

Al-Sisi, Spanish PM discuss mutual cooperation, regional crises
Both leaders address Egypt’s efforts to confront COVID-19

Egypt participates in 8th Forum on China-Africa Cooperation
Ambassador Loza affirmed Egypt’s interest in developing cooperation with China in various fields and in promoting African trade and economic integration.

Shoukry participates in IOM meeting regarding COVID-19 impact on migration
Ambassador Ahmed Hafez, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said that Minister Shoukry’s speech addressed the repercussions of the Corona pandemic on migration flows and labour movements around the world.

No Omicron variant cases reported in Egypt, but we cannot block it: official
No plan to ban unvaccinated citizens from entering government institutions

Egypt, Finland discuss ways to enhance cooperation in education sector
Shawky presented the developments achieved by Egypt within the framework of the education system reform program, in addition to developing curriculum and training teachers.

Egypt chairs African Peace and Security Council session on women
The meeting addressed the issue of women and their role in peace and security, and the progress made in the agenda of women on the African continent and their role in maintaining peace and security.

Al-Sisi inaugurates Egypt Defence Expo 2021
High-level military delegations, more than 30,000 visitors participate in EDEX

UFM’s priorities align with Egypt’s Vision 2030: Shoukry
Achieving stability, development in Mediterranean needs better intellectual, cultural communication between its peoples, says Shoukry

Madbouly orders developing villages affected by bad weather in Aswan
Madbouly asserted that the villages affected by the torrential rains will have priority in the development work, directing to meet the demand of the villagers to build a school in the village.

Women receive unprecedented support under President Al-Sisi’s reign: Madbouly
The meeting was attended by the Minister of Planning and Economic Development Hala El-Said, and Christine Arab, the representative of UN Women in Egypt.

Japan provides Egypt with 30 equipped vehicles to transport COVID-19 vaccines
Support comes within COVAX mechanism in cooperation with GAVI

Shoukry in Barcelona for 6th UFM Regional Forum
Ahmed Hafez ,Foreign Ministry spokesperson said that the minister Shoukry will emphasize the importance of “Union for the Mediterranean”, as an institutional framework for regional cooperation across the Mediterranean in several areas, most notably environment, climate change, economic and social development, digital transformation and exchange of technical expertise.

No cases of Omicron variant in Egypt so far: Health Ministry
New shipment of 3 million doses of Pfizer vaccines arrives in Cairo

Egypt celebrates Day of Mediterranean
The Foreign Ministry said Egypt is proud of its Mediterranean identity and belonging to the countries on both sides of the Mediterranean. The regional cooperation is important to confront common challenges, including climate change, illegal immigration, extremism, the statement said.

Parliament summons Minister of Education over controversial school curriculum
New components of 4th Grade curriculum shows Education Ministry’s ignorance of educational situation in Egypt, says MP

Egypt attaches great attention to promoting women’s rights: Shoukry
Bahous’ visit coincided with the launch of a 16-day campaign to face violence against women in Egypt, under the slogan “Kony” (Be).

Health Ministry advises public to adhere to protective measures to tackle Omicron variant
Egypt suspends direct flights with South Africa, Lesotho, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Namibia, and Eswatini

Egypt reopens Avenue of Sphinxes in celebration like no other
Celebrations that the ancient Egyptians performed more than 5,000 years ago during the “Opet Festival” in the heart of the Avenue of Sphinxes

Egypt participates in UN General Assembly to combat human trafficking
Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Ghada Wali, shed light on the repercussions of the pandemic that has exacerbated the suffering of victims of human trafficking, noting that the UN provides assistance to more than 5,000 victims of human trafficking annually, through cooperation with non-governmental organizations.

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

Opinion| Egypt’s strong role in the Middle East
During the last few years, Egypt succeeded in restoring its vital and pioneering role in the region and the world. The best evidence for this is the important visits that Cairo witnessed recently, as it seems clear that Egyptian diplomacy has become an important and effective element, and it cannot be ignored when addressing regional …

Al-Sisi calls for govt-private sector integration as Egypt takes the chair in COMESA 2021
Progress made in terms of continental economic integration has been accompanied by many challenges due to COVID-19, says Al-Sisi

Political solution is best way to reach comprehensive settlement in Yemen: Shoukry
In this regard, Shoukry affirmed Egypt’s support for the UN mission in Yemen and for all regional and international efforts exerted to achieve the desired settlement.

Madbouly orders removal of encroachments along River Nile
Madbouly explained that the government should protect the country’s water resources and agricultural lands.

‘Lake Victoria – Mediterranean’ navigation corridor awaits feasibility studies, funds: official
Nile basin countries are included in project to link their nations

Egypt witnesses heavy rains, thunderstorms nationwide
Schools were suspended in 12 governorates due to unstable weather