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Environment Minister discusses cooperation with Finland’s ambassador
Areas of cooperation include waste management, biodiversity conservation
German Foreign Minister to visit Cairo on 11 February
Baerbock intends to meet her Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry as well as other members of the Egyptian government.
Egypt, Djibouti agree to cooperate in combating extremism
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi received on Monday his Djiboutian counterpart Ismail Omar Guelleh at Al-Ittihadiya Palace. The visit followed up the progress made in bilateral cooperation projects between the two countries.
UN calls for investing in combating FGM, upholding rights of females
In 2012, the UN General Assembly designated 6 February as the International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM with the aim of amplifying and directing efforts to eliminate this practice.
Madbouly follows up on GEM construction updates
PM stressed state’s commitment to deadlines for project
COP 27 in Egypt will be essential opportunity for Africa, world: UN
‘We are in emergency mode, we need all hands on deck’: António Guterres
Egypt will raise African aspirations in combating climate change during COP 27: FM
Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ahmed Hafez said that during the meeting, Shoukry confirmed that Egypt will be keen on presenting the effects of climate change on Africa during the COP 27.
Egypt expresses condolences to Morocco over death of child who fell in well
Egypt affirmed its full support for Morocco in this painful incident, which has reflected global human solidarity over the past days, according to a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Bring It Home! Pharaohs on mission to land record-extending 8th AFCON title
Egypt take on Senegal in AFCON 2021 final being held in Cameroon
AU commission chairperson concerned over security situation in Africa
Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat on Saturday expressed concern over security situation in Africa. Addressing the 35th Ordinary Session of the AU Assembly in Addis Ababa, Mahamat said that “the security situation of the continent today is deeply marked by terrorism and the dangerous resurgence of unconstitutional changes of governments.” …
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Conflict is the main factor behind spread of hunger in NENA region: FAO
Region has lowest annual per capita share of drinking water, global warming will exacerbate this risk, says AbdulHakim Elwaer
Egypt’s Al-Sisi, China’s Xi discuss bilateral relations, GERD, regional crises
The meeting discussed enhancing cooperation between the two countries in several fields, according to a statement by Presidential Spokesperson Bassam Rady.
Egypt concludes its presidency of UN Peacebuilding Commission
Chaired by Osama Abdel Khalek, the Permanent Representative of Egypt to the UN, the commission issued an annual report of its activities.
US to send fighter jets, guided missile destroyer to UAE
The details of this deployment were disclosed by US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin to Sheik Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan — the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy commander-in-Chief of the UAE’s Forces — in a phone call.
Central Bank of Egypt to review base rates on Thursday
Strong expectations that CBE will keep base rates unchanged
Shoukry discusses COP 27 agenda with VP of European Commission
During the call, the minister expressed his appreciation for the extended cooperation between Egypt and the EU in all fields and looked forward to continuing this cooperation at various levels, said Ahmed Hafez, the Ministry’s Spokesperson.
Al-Sisi orders using latest technologies in digitisation projects
Adviser to the President of the Republic for Urban Planning Amir Sayed Ahmed, Head of the Engineering Authority of the Armed Forces Ihab Al-Far, and Director of the Major Projects Department in the Engineering Authority Ihab Abdullah also attended the meeting.
Egypt’s BOP surplus records $311.4m in 1Q 2021/22
This improvement proved the ability of the Egyptian economy to withstand the negative effects of the coronavirus pandemic that have affected the global economy.
Egypt participates in Committee of APRM Focal Points meeting
Gendi reviewed Egypt’s efforts to implement the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the 2063 African Union Development Agenda.
Opinion| Russian-Iranian rapprochement in the face of US unilateralism
These negative results appeared clearly in the past period through the Russian-Chinese cooperation in confronting Washington. And today it is more clearly evident through the Russian-Iranian rapprochement, which has become a topic of conversation around the world in the past few days.
Egypt imports $1.65bn worth K9 howitzers from South Korea
Deal includes technology transfer of new artillery to Egypt
Al-Sisi asserts Egypt’s keenness to enhance trade with Kuwait
Al-Sisi’s remarks came during his meeting with Chairperson of the Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mohamed Jassem Al-Saqer, in the presence of the Head of the Egyptian General Intelligence Service, Abbas Kamel, and Minister of Trade and Industry Nevine Gamaa.
UN Special Adviser on Libya warns against return of ISIS
Williams pointed out in an interview with The Guardian Newspaper to the expiration of the mandate granted to the House of Representatives under the elections held more than seven years ago as well as the expiration of the validity of the Supreme Council of State that was elected ten years ago.
European Commission chief phones Al-Sisi to discuss bilateral, regional issues
Ursula von der Leyen praises Egypt’s successful experience in combating illegal immigration
1.3m citizens receive health awareness sessions, medical services last week in Upper Egypt
The Health Ministry organised an awareness week in Minya, Assiut, Sohag, Qena, and Aswan
Snowstorm deepens misery of Syrian refugees in Lebanon
As Jamila was removing snow from the top of her tent, she told Xinhua that she has been trying hard to protect her children from frosty cold in the absence of heating diesel which has soared in price given the unprecedented financial crisis.
Iraqi parliament announces 25 candidates to run for president
According to a statement by the parliament, the candidates include incumbent president Barham Salih, who is running for the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, former Foreign Minister and Finance Minister Hoshyar Zebari, who is running for the Kurdistan Democratic Party, and Rizgar Mohammed Amin, former Chief Judge of the Iraqi Special Tribunal that prosecuted former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein.
Shoukry stresses need to create climate to revive Palestinian – Israeli peace negotiations
Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ahmed Hafez said that Rajoub briefed the minister on the latest developments in the Palestinian territories and the challenges and entitlements that the Palestinian arena is witnessing in the coming period.
Parliament approves Health Council draft law in principle
Health committee holds community dialogue in presence of representatives of health, medical authorities