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Egypt condemns missile attacks on Erbil
Egypt affirmed its support for measures Iraq may take to protect its security, maintain stability

Arab Parliament calls for urgent international action against Houthi violations in Yemen
Arab Parliament condemns group’s issuance of death sentences against 11 members of Yemen’s House of Representatives

We hold Ethiopia fully responsible for border aggression: Sudan FM
Sudan authorities intercepted Ethiopian crowds on the borders between two countries, Sudanese military sources revealed

Shoukry, UN Middle East Envoy discuss support for Palestinian cause
Wennesland expressed his aspiration to coordinate with Cairo to advance peace process in region

Arab Parliament welcomes Somali national dialogue, urges all parties to engage constructively
Dialogue will focus on reaching consensual solution that enhances security, stability in country

Shoukry, Tunisian counterpart discuss bilateral relations, regional issues
Both stress need for continuing Arab efforts aimed at reaching settlement for Palestinian cause

Egypt condemns targeting of UN convoy in Afghanistan
Five members of Afghan Protection Service accompanying convoy were killed in attack

New Libyan government’s position on Turkish mercenaries is essential to reach peaceful resolution: Political pundit
Libyan parliament will not grant confidence to government that legitimises Al-Sarraj’s violations: Abdel Hakim Maatouk

Sudan eyes return of border signs with Ethiopia, as neighbour’s acts worsen situation: Pundits
On Saturday Ethiopian Foreign Ministry spokesperson accused forces from Sudan of crossing border to plunder civilian property

Al-Sisi receives letter from King Salman of Saudi Arabia
Letter deals with several bilateral cooperation issues

Shoukry congratulates new Sudanese Foreign Minister on appointment
Egyptian Minister stresses keenness to continue strengthening bilateral relations

Al-Sisi, Jordan Prime Minister discuss bilateral cooperation, regional issues
Egyptian President praises level of cooperation between Cairo, Amman

Palestinian National Dialogue’s results are positive, everyone must abide by them: Arab League
Observers from Arab League will follow electoral process in Palestine: Aboul Gheit

Ethiopian Red Cross warns “tens of thousands could starve to death” in Tigray
Ethiopian Red Cross president described seeing displaced women and children in Shire town who were “all emaciated … their skin is really on their bones.”

Egypt condemns Yemen’s Houthi attack on Abha Airport in Saudi Arabia
Iranian-backed militia poses direct threat to regional security, stability: Egyptian Foreign Ministry

Ethiopia says unilateral filling of Nile Dam to commence in July as planned
Both Egypt and Sudan fear Nile Dam consequences that would restrict water supplies

Al-Sisi, Iraq Foreign Minister discuss bilateral relations in Cairo
Meeting saw review of political, security situation in Middle East

Al-Sisi affirms Egypt’s support for Libya in economic, security fields
Principles of Cairo Declaration have contributed to ending political divisions in Libya: Al-Menfi

Palestinian factions agree on holding elections in Jerusalem, West Bank, and Gaza
Participants in Palestinian National Dialogue agreed to hold another meeting in Cairo next March

Shoukry, Greek counterpart discuss Eastern Mediterranean, Middle East situations
Egyptian Foreign Minister visits Athens upon invitation from his Greek counterpart

Arab League welcomes formation of new Sudan government
Arab League renews commitment to support Sudan’s state institutions towards achieving security, stability, and economic recovery

Arab Foreign Ministers stress regional adherence to 2-state solution to Palestine- Israel conflict
Ministers agreed that Arab countries need to stand together to face imminent dangers, international and regional interference

UPDATED: Egypt hosts Libyan meeting on arrangements for constitutional referendum
Three-day meeting is held under sponsorship of United Nations

Egypt, Jordan Foreign Ministers affirm Arab stance on Palestine
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry and his Jordanian counterpart, Ayman Safadi, have reaffirmed the Arab stance on the Palestinian issue during their meeting on Monday.

Egypt, Jordan, Iraq Foreign Ministers discuss joint cooperation path
Visions were exchanged on Palestinian cause, situations in Syria, Yemen, and Libya

Egypt condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi territories
Attacks by Iranian-backed Houthis threaten regional stability, security, and violate international law, says Egypt’s Foreign Ministry

Arab League, GCC chiefs discuss latest developments, challenges facing region
Aboul Gheit also meets Iraq and Lebanon Foreign Ministers over regional issues

Cairo hosts intra-Palestinian reconciliation dialogue
Sources told Daily News Egypt that 15 Palestinian factions will take part in the two-day intra-Palestinian dialogue held under the patronage of Egypt’s President Al-Sisi.

Shoukry affirms Egypt’s support for Yemen achieving stability, development
Egypt condemns all terrorist acts that target security, stability of Yemen, region

Al-Sisi, GCC Secretary-General discuss Arab national security
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi received the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Nayef Falah Al-Hajraf, on Sunday, in a meeting that addressed bilateral relations between the two sides. During the meeting, the President emphasised the specificity of the Egyptian-GCC relations, and the link between Gulf security and Egypt’s national security. Whilst calling it one of …