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Immigration Minister asserts Egypt’s keenness on achieving human rights
Minister of Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates’ Affairs Nabila Makram asserted Egypt’s keenness on achieving human rights, explaining that President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi’s launch of the National Human Rights Strategy confirms Egypt’s efforts to building a new Egyptian personality and providing citizens with a decent life. Makram’s remarks came during her meeting with the Sudanese delegation of …

Egypt supports efforts to achieve comprehensive peace between Palestine, Israel: Al-Sisi
Egyptian President receives Israeli Prime Minister for first time since 2011 in bid to revive peace talks

Serious possibility of complete economic collapse in Afghanistan: UN chief
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Monday that the possibility of a complete economic collapse in Afghanistan is “serious.” Guterres was here in Geneva on Monday to convene a high-level ministerial meeting on the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan. He highlighted the acute and urgent need for funding support and action in the country. “The …

Arab Parliament, Inter-Parliamentary Union partner for Arabization of counterterrorism app
President of the Arab Parliament, Adel bin Abdul Rahman Al-Asoumi, has launched a partnership with the Inter-Parliamentary Union for the Arabization of electronic tools to combat terrorism and extremist ideology, as part of his participation in the first global parliamentary summit to combat terrorism in Vienna. Al-Soumi affirmed in a statement on Sunday that …

Russian tour operators aspires to increase flights between Egypt, Russia
Egypt to launch tourism promotion campaign for 3 years by 2021-end: Minister of Tourism

Egypt, USA review ‘Bright Star 2021’ exercises at Mohammed Najib Military Base
Mohamed Farid, Chief of Staff of the Egyptian Armed Forces, has met with Kenneth McKenzie, Commander of the US Central Command, and his accompanying delegation, who is currently visiting Egypt to follow up on the joint training activities “Bright Star 2021”. The military exercises will continue until 17 September at the Mohammed Najib Military Base. …

Health Minister inspects execution progress of Bulaq General Hospital
Investment cost of new hospital amounts to EGP 750m

Jurist of IS terrorist group in Sinai turns himself in to Egyptian Military Intelligence
Several leaders of Sinai branch of IS were killed by Egyptian Army or turned themselves in, which reflected success of army’s ongoing operations, says statement

Al-Sisi orders formulation of management, maintenance system for New Capital’s neighbourhoods
President Al-Sisi also follows up on execution progress of Grand Egyptian Museum

US welcomes formation of new government in Lebanon
New government comprises 24 ministers

Al-Sisi ensures personal freedoms as Egypt launches National Strategy for Human Rights
Egypt welcomes differences of opinion, constructive criticism: President Al-Sisi

9/11 anniversary: US should stop supporting movement that inspired attacks
Many US politicians overlook connection between 9/11 Egyptian jihadists and Islamists inspired by Muslim Brotherhood and messages of Sayyid Qutb

Egypt, Arab League welcome formation of new Lebanese government
Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Ahmed Hafez expressed Egypt’s hope that this step would achieve the aspirations of the brotherly Lebanese people towards ending the protracted crisis in the country, restoring security and stability, and achieving the desired economic reform.

Opinion| Emergence of China, withdrawal of America, and empowerment of Taliban
On the eve of the withdrawal of the last American soldier from Afghanistan; for the first time, the Emir of the Taliban movement, Mullah Hebatullah Akhundzada, appeared in Kandahar with the leaders of the movement, to discuss and approve the announcement of the new government. The new cabinet is expected to include all members of …

Opinion| Inauguration of Taliban
It is clear that the G7 summit, with the participation of Turkey and Qatar, was a prelude to the inauguration of the Taliban government internationally, and the beginning of dealing with it as a Sunni Islamist political entity based on the idea of jihad to run the country of Afghanistan with its geographical, political and …

Sudan summons Ethiopian Ambassador after finding bodies of locals from Tigray
The Sudanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced, on Wednesday, that it had summoned the Ethiopian Ambassador to Khartoum after the Sudanese authorities found, during the period from 26 July to 8 August, total of 29 bodies carried by the Sett River, east of the villages adjacent to Wad Al Helio locality in Kassala State, eastern Sudan. Sudan informed the Ethiopian Ambassador that the bodies were …

Egypt, Jordan, and Palestine hold tripartite talks in Cairo
Foreign Minister Shoukry stresses Egypt’s support to Palestinian cause

Embassy of Pakistan Cairo celebrates “Pakistan-Egypt Friendship Day”
Embassy organised a seminar titled “Pakistan’s Engagement with Africa – the Continent of the Future” in Cairo Sheraton Hotel

Manpower Minister asserts need to protect human resources in Arab countries
Egypt’s Minister of Manpower Mohamed Saafan asserted the need to protect the human resources and preserve their rights in various Arab countries. Saafan’s remarks came during his meeting with President of the National Economic, Social, and Environmental Council of Algeria, Redha Tir, on the sidelines of the Arab Labor Conference held in Cairo. At the …

Turkey, Egypt hold second round of reconciliation talks
The second round of reconciliation talks between Egypt and Turkey was held in Ankara on 7-8 September, under the chairmanship of Ambassador Sedat Unal, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey, and Ambassador Hamdi Loza, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Egypt. The two delegations discussed bilateral issues, as well as a number of regional …

Health Minister visits Cairo University to inspect vaccination process of students
Zayed calls on students to register for vaccination through university outlets before beginning of new academic year

Health Minister reviews Egypt’s COVID-19 situation, vaccine’s local manufacture
Two million vaccine doses were provided to state’s administrative apparatus

Egypt, Sudan, South Sudan discuss regional, international issues
Shoukry affirms Egypt’s constant keenness to support UNRWA

Challenges related to COVID-19, climate change require creativity in decision making process: Al-Sisi
Green economy has become urgent need, topping world governments’ priorities: Egyptian President

Arab League welcomes confidence-building steps in Libya
The Arab League welcomed the release of eight Libyan detainees who were handed over to the Misurata Council of Elders, praising the efforts made in this regard as part of confidence-building measures that are required to be repeated during the coming period. The General Secretariat of the Arab League said in a statement on Tuesday, …

Women are key pillar to achieve sustainable development in Egypt: Parliament Speaker
El-Gebali asserts Egypt’s keenness to achieve real empowerment of women

Egypt signs agreement with France, General Electric for breast cancer treatment
Egypt aims to benefit from French experience to increase speed, accuracy of breast cancer diagnosis

Egypt keen to strengthen relations with Burundi: FM Shoukry
Burundi appreciates Egypt’s support in various international, regional frameworks: Shinjiro

Egypt calls for calm in Guinea, follows closely crisis developments
Guinean Special Forces announced arrest of President Conde, controlling capital city of Conakry

More than one million women medically examined under ‘100 Million Health’ initiative
Initiative aims to detect diseases transmitted from mother to fetuses