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Latest in Politics
Opinion| For a Post-COVID world assuring Human Security, leaving no one behind
However sad, I was fortunate to be comforted by many kind words from friends. I am also sincerely thankful to all the healthcare workers who are fighting at the frontline against this virus. The solidarity is more than ever needed now, in the society as well as in the international community.
India appoints new Ambassador to Cairo
Gupte joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1991. He has studied Mandarin, and has worked closely with China as Under Secretary (China) from 1995 to 1998, and during postings in Hong Kong 1998-2000) and Beijing (2000-2004).
Egypt receives 4 first of regional kind health units
Health Minister meets Ecopat Board of Directors head to discuss cooperation in Egypt’s health sector
Egypt leads move at UN to adopt international waters issues statement
As part of the move, Egypt has formed a nucleus group of 17 countries representing the various geographical regions of the UN to formulate a cross-regional statement.
Egypt stresses priority for political solutions in African conflicts: Foreign Minister
Shoukry also noted the country’s pride in its role as one of the major contributors to United Nations (UN) peacekeeping operations.
Opinion| Aswan Forum and Africa’s pathway to sustainable peace and development post-COVID-19
In this context, Egypt is convening the second edition of the Aswan Forum for Sustainable Peace and Development, which will be held virtually from 1-5 March 2021 under the motto “Shaping Africa’s New Normal: Recovering Stronger, Rebuilding Better”.
Opinion|COVID-19 and human trafficking crimes: The Egyptian Experience
The International Labor Organization (ILO) expected in April 2020 that around 25 million jobs will be lost, due to partial and total lockdown in many countries. This affected around 2.7 billion workers, which means 4 out of 5 workers worldwide[1].
Opinion| Towards the adoption of a universal declaration on creating a post-pandemic world
A vision that believes in science and scientists as a national wealth for their homelands and for the rest of the world.
Egyptian Taekwondo player Seif Eissa looks for sponsor ahead of Tokyo Olympics
The Tokyo Olympics will be held from 23 July to 5 August.
Palestinian factions agree to hold elections in Jerusalem, West Bank, Gaza
Factions also stressed legal and political unity of Palestinian Territories
Egypt, Sweden discuss strengthening joint cooperation, regional conditions
Ministers also discussed range of issues, including renewable energy, digital transformation and infrastructure
Daily News Egypt 15-Year Milestone: Honouring Previous Leaps and Aspiring to Brighter Future
Daily News Egypt has been providing a snapshot of Egyptian affairs for 15 years to a diverse set of readers inside the country, local and foreign businesspeople, and those who had never stepped foot in the country.
Egypt continues to send relief aid to South Sudan in support for crisis-torn country
Two shipments of medical aid also sent to Yemen
20,000 Egyptians registered for COVID-19 vaccination: Health Minister
There are no concerns over AstraZeneca vaccine, says Hala Zayed
Egypt honours 3 recipients of 2020 Kwame Nkrumah Award for Scientific Excellence
Award recipients are Salah Obayya, Fakiha El-Tayeb Haykal, and Ilham Ali
Egypt, UAE discuss ways to develop first Arab digital school
Proposed school aims to provide personalised, flexible remote learning experience to students across world
Egypt’s Foreign Ministry hosts debate on strengthening human rights protections
As part of the debate, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairperson of the Permanent Supreme Committee for Human Rights Sameh Shoukry met with Muhammad Faiq, President of the National Council for Human Rights (NCHR).
Egypt’s Press Syndicate postpones mid-term elections to 2 April amid COVID-19 concerns
Government, State Council reject syndicate’s proposal to hold elections outside headquarters
Ethiopia to commence 2nd unilateral filling of Nile dam as planned: Water Minister
Egyptian former minister describes Ethiopian stance as ‘bullying’ amid international silence
Opinion| 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is framework to build back better post-COVID-19
Disruption expands into global commerce, growing food insecurity and education, taking away jobs from a massive 500 million people.
No request for international mediation in GERD talks received: Ethiopia official
Sudan announced earlier it had submitted formal request for quadripartite international mediation
Al-Sisi asserts Egypt’s keenness to enhance cooperation with Sri Lanka
Egyptian President holds phone conversation with his Sri Lankan counterpart Gotabaya Rajapaksa
Egypt’s project to develop families targets population planning
Governmental fund to be established to grant incentives to families abiding by family planning guidelines
Egypt wishes for 2nd Palestinian National Dialogue in Cairo to achieve goals: Al-Sisi
Palestinian factions are meeting to end internal divisions, prepare for first parliamentary, presidential elections since 2006
Tragic Syrian situation represents open wound in heart of Arab nation
Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the Arab League has said that the Syrian situation is tragic and represents an open wound in the heart of the Arab nation. Aboul Gheit added that its humanitarian, strategic, and security dimensions cast shadows on the entire Arab region, especially in the East. In press statements to mark the …
Egypt’s Foreign Ministry releases film to mark International Diplomat Day celebrations
To mark the celebration, which falls on 15 March every year, the Ministry released a film on the history, origin, work, and role diplomacy plays in defending Egyptian interests, and the constant care Egypt’s diplomats provide to citizens abroad.
Egypt’s Health Minister, Aboul Gheit discuss support for Arab countries amid COVID-19
Zayed met Arab League Secretary-General in capacity as head of Council of Arab Health Ministers
Diaa Rashwan rejects ‘pro-state candidate’ label in Press Syndicate elections
‘We all are people of state, but we are not children of government,’ says Rashwan
CBE allocates EGP 1.2bn to finance unpaid natural gas bills of ceramic companies
Allocation comes as part of industrial private sector initiative
Egypt, Guinea discuss African issues of common interest
Both sides voice interest in improving trade, agricultural bilateral cooperation