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Egypt stresses need for clear Arab solidarity to reach agreement on GERD
Shoukry briefed Arab League members on latest developments in Ethiopian dam dispute
Egypt’s Health Minister discusses COVID-19 vaccines with COVAX official in Geneva
Facility has supplied Egypt with about 2.2 million doses of vaccines in recent period
Egypt, Qatar agree on continuing consultations to advance bilateral relations
Meeting discussed latest regional, international situations and ways to strengthen consultation, coordination between two sides
Egypt condemns recent Houthi’s drone attack on Saudi school
Egypt also reiterated its support for Saudi Arabia and its measures to preserve its security and stability
Egyptian universities, educational institutes allocate EGP 57m to Gaza reconstruction
Tamer Abdel-Fattah, CEO of Tahya Misr Fund, received the minister for a meeting on Monday, during which Abdel Ghaffar handed over the funds.
Egypt, US discuss enhancing military cooperation
Commander of US National Guard is currently on official visit to Egypt that is due to last for several days
Egypt’s Court of Cassation upholds death penalty to 3 Muslim Brotherhood leaders
Court reduced death penalty on 31 others in same case to life imprisonment, rejected appeals made by others
Shoukry in Qatar to discuss bilateral relations, regional issues
Arab League to hold extraordinary session on GERD issue on Tuesday
Cairo Court announces 3 decisions in Zamalek apartment case
Total of 1,204 artefacts dating back to Ancient Egyptian and Islamic periods found in apartment
Shoukry heads to Doha for talks on GERD issue
The message pointed to the positive developments in Egyptian-Qatari relations, which improved following the signing of the Al-Ula Statement on 5 January 2021.
Arab League in contact with Security Council to support Egypt, Sudan on GERD issue
Nothing wrong in Egypt and Sudan asking or support from various international parties: Arab League Assistant Secretary-General
Egypt prepares for Cairo Water Week scheduled for October
2021 conference will focus on water, population, and global change
Nile for Peace Initiative calls for legally-binding deal on Ethiopia’s dam
We met the Ethiopian ambassador in Cairo and assured him of the rights of the three peoples to the Nile waters: Kofi Kankam
Shoukry accuses Ethiopia of obstructing efforts to reach GERD agreement
Egypt firmly rejects Ethiopia dam’s second filling before reaching final agreement, says Shoukry
Egypt’s Al-Sisi asserts aspirations to develop cooperation with Pakistan
Pakistan’s Chief-of-Staff hails Egyptian experience in development
Egypt’s Al-Sisi receives high-level African judges
President expressed keenness to organise conference to support role of judiciary in Africa
Feasibility studies to establish Egypt-Sudan railway project completed: El-Wazir
Line will pass from Aswan to Lake Nasser with 6 km bridge to be constructed
Egypt, Portugal discuss ways to enhance cooperation between universities
Egypt to launch two remote sensing satellites in 2022
Egypt, South Korea discuss bilateral plans, investment opportunities for Korean companies in SCZone
During his meeting with the SCA Chairperson Osama Rabie, Hong stressed the Suez Canal’s importance and noted that foreign trade accounts for a large share in his country’s economy. He added that they rely mainly on maritime transport.
Cairo International Airport obtains AHA certificate, added to safe travel list
Certificate recognises effective precautionary measures that have been applied at Egyptian airports to combat COVID-19
Independent Teachers Union holds 4th general assembly, discusses education issues
Representatives from 15 governorates attended assembly, representing 15,000 members
Arab Foreign Ministers to meet at Egypt, Sudan’s request to discuss GERD developments
Arab League fully supports positions of Egypt, Sudan on controversial Ethiopian dam issue
Egypt sends official letter to UN Security Council regarding GERD developments
This is based on the Council’s responsibility in accordance with the UN Charter on international peace and security.
Egypt, UN discuss GERD, regional, international issues
The phone call touched on several regional and international issues, including the Ethiopian dam issue.
Higher Beaches’ Committee issues new licences for various national projects
Committee met on Wednesday chaired by Water Resources Minister
Egypt to attend Europe-Africa Space Earth Observation Forum
The theme of the forum, which will be held on 10-11 June, is space as an enabler for digital and green transitions, with Earth observation fostering sustainable development, new skills, and job creation.
UN review conditions of Egyptian migrants, travellers stranded due to COVID-19
Egypt’s Minister of Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs Nabila Makram met, on Wednesday, with Elena Panova, UN Resident Coordinator in Egypt, and Tarek Al-Sheikh, UN Resident Coordinator in Kuwait.
Egypt’s Cabinet approves presidential pardon of prisoners to mark July Revolution
Interior Ministry regularly grants pardons to prisoners during religious celebrations, national occasions
Egypt to start production of Sinovac vaccine next week: Madbouly
Al-Sisi’s being granted Leader Award by Arab Parliament reflects significant position he enjoys in region, says Madbouly
Egypt’s Al-Sisi discusses GERD developments with Tanzanian counterpart
Two leaders agree to support negotiation path to achieve interests of all concerned parties, and preserve Nile downstream countries’ water security