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Egypt working to facilitate procedures for investment requirements: President
Problems with importing production supplies will be resolved within a month or two at the most: Al-Sisi
Health Minister discusses cooperation with ambassadors of Jordan, France
At the beginning of the meeting, the minister stressed the depth of the strategic relations between Egypt and Jordan, stressing the importance of strengthening cooperation in the field of public health, to ensure the upgrading of health services provided to the citizens of the two brotherly countries.
Egypt condemns repeated, escalating transgressions of Al-Aqsa Mosque sanctity
Egypt stressed that the continuation of such violations, restrictions to the movement of Palestinian worshippers and performance of religious rituals, and ongoing attempts to change the legal and historical status of Jerusalem, is a flagrant violation to the international law.
CCCPA, UNDP launch consultations on potential climate initiative under COP27’s presidency
The initiative will be considered for launch under the Egyptian Presidency of the 27th UN Conference of Parties on Climate Change (COP27) that will be held in Sharm El-Sheikh this November.
Egypt launches pilot program to teach Chinese in middle schools
In September 2020, China and Egypt signed MoU to teach Chinese as an optional second foreign language in Egyptian primary and secondary schools
Egypt’s ITI completes training of 1,000 Al-Azhar students
President of the ITI Heba Saleh said that the training programmes for Al-Azhar University students focused on linking technological skills for future careers in ICT sciences and self-employment skills.
Egypt condemns terrorist suicide bombing on military training centre south of Mogadishu
According to statement issued by the spokesperson of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Egypt expressed its condolences and sympathy to the government and people of the brotherly state of Somalia, as well as its sincere condolences to the families of the victims of the accident.
Egypt’s Health Minister discusses bilateral cooperation with Baheya Foundation
The minister directed the necessity of overcoming the obstacles that citizens may face in obtaining medical services
Egypt to establish first green yacht marina
Rabie indicated that the plan will include the establishment of a hotel and a commercial area, as well as a tourist walkway with a length of 850 metres. Another marina with a capacity of 75 yachts will also be launched in Port Said.
Egypt, China’s FMs discuss strengthening bilateral relations, regional and international issues of common interest
According to a statement released by the ministry, Shoukry congratulated his Chinese counterpart on the upcoming 73rd National Day of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China in early October 2022.
Egypt’s Al-Sisi directs development of basic education system
He also stressed the importance of instilling the values of learning to replace the “traditional ideology that reduced the learning process to simply getting a certificate.”
Egypt expresses condolences as dozens killed in boat sinking off Syrian coast
The death toll of the accident has risen to 89.
Prime Minister inspects Grand Egyptian Museum project
Prime Minister stresses need to paint facades of residential buildings surrounding museum
Health Minister inaugurates logistic complex for preserving vaccines at Vacsera
China provides Egypt with 10 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine
FM Shoukry highlights repercussions of climate change during AOSIS meeting
Ambassador Ahmed Abu Zeid, the spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry, said that Shoukry stressed that COP27 will focus on the repercussions of climate change. He added that Egypt is aware of the increasing damage caused to developing countries as a result of climate change; storms, hurricanes, floods, and drought, which lead to serious human and economic losses.
Al-Sisi approves Egypt’s bid to host 2036 Olympic Games
President of International Olympic Committee says Egypt is one of leading African and Arab countries in various team and individual sports
Egypt seeks to achieve balanced results in international climate action: FM
According to a statement by the ministry, Shoukry — who is also the President-Designate of the upcoming UN Conference of Parties on Climate Change (COP27) — was keen to review the vision and priorities of the Egyptian presidency of the COP27, as it seeks to achieve balanced results at all levels of international climate action, especially adaptive measures to climate change, mitigation of its consequences, and the provision of climate finance.
Egypt’s FM participates in meeting of African Heads of State, Government in New York
According to a statement by the ministry, Shoukry — who is also the President-Designate of the upcoming UN Conference of Parties on Climate Change (COP27) — started off the meeting by conveying the congratulations of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi to the Kenyan president on assuming the functions of coordinator of this committee, which the continent relies on to strengthen African action in terms of climate change.
Central Bank of Egypt keeps interest rates unchanged
Central Bank of Egypt decides to increase banks’ required reserve ratio to 18% from 14%
Egypt is not vulnerable, country to sign new green hydrogen, ammonia MoUs during COP27: El-Said
We have been consulting with the private sector, for almost a year now, deciding on there is a role for the government, El Said indicated
Egypt’s FM participates in a working dinner hosted by France’s Macron
According to a statement by the ministry, during the dinner, Shoukry reviewed Egypt’s efforts to face the repercussions of increasing energy prices, which negatively affected the completion of efforts to achieve economic development in many regions of the world, especially developing countries.
Egypt’s Irrigation Minister reviews efforts to adapt to negative effects of climate change
The minister also reviewed the executive position of adaptive measures in the North Coast and Nile Delta
Egypt to lead UN efforts in eliminating Hepatitis C: Health Minister
Abdel Ghaffar reviewed Egypt’s efforts in fighting Hepatitis C
Egypt, Jordan discuss ways to enhance tourism and archaeological cooperation
The meeting was attended by Dalia Abdel Fattah — General Supervisor of the General Administration of International Relations and Agreements at the Ministry.
Egypt’s Al-Sisi directs localising production of prosthetic devices for citizens with special needs
This includes establishing an integrated industrial complex to localise the production of prosthetic limbs and devices
6,281 projects competed in National Initiative for Smart and Green Projects, final list to be announced soon
This came during his speech in a high-level dialogue dubbed ‘The Potential of Green/Blue Bonds and Co-investment Platforms to Catalyse Climate Finance’ on the side-lines of the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Irrigation Minister, Japan’s ambassador discuss water cooperation, JICA projects in Egypt
The minister expressed his desire to extend the academic partnership between the ministry and Tottori University of Japan
Shoukry meets Business Council for International Understanding members in New York
Ambassador Ahmed Abu Zeid, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said that the BCIU is one of the most important American business councils, and therefore it’s important for attracting US investments to Egypt.
Egypt’s FM meets with his US counterpart on side-lines of UN General Assembly meetings
The meeting dealt with various aspects of bilateral relations and regional and international developments of mutual interest.
Egypt’s FM, Burundian counterpart discuss strengthening bilateral relations
According to a statement by the ministry, Shoukry stressed Egypt’s keenness to strengthen cooperation with Burundi in various fields.