Latest in Tag: Diplomacy Highlight
Latest in Tag: Diplomacy

Egypt’s Foreign Ministry celebrates first International Day of Women in Diplomacy
This comes after Egypt supported the sponsorship of a resolution issued by the UN General Assembly in an unprecedented decision to launch the annual celebration of this day on 24 June in recognition of the active contributions of women in diplomatic work.

Arab Parliament, Egypt Senate partner to support parliamentary diplomacy
Speaker of the Egyptian Senate, Abdel-Wahab Abdel-Razek, said the cooperation protocol aims to help parliamentary diplomacy achieve hopes and aspirations of the Arab people.

Sudan attempts to solve border tensions with Ethiopia via diplomacy
The incursions, which occurred near Sudan’s eastern borders, saw a Sudanese military officer and a child killed, and several civilians injured.

Egypt drops 14 places to rank 55 in Country RepTrak index
Effective governance is considered the cornerstone of attracting foreign direct investment

Steinmeier’s futile diplomacy in Saudi Arabia and Iran
The problem of Syria’s civil war came up frequently on German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier’s recent trip to Saudi Arabia and Iran. Solutions to it did not. DW’s Dagmar Engel traveled with the minister. “We are not here as mediators.” During his trip to the Middle East, the German foreign minister would use variations of …

Putin discusses Syria with Al-Sisi, Arab leaders
Al-Sisi’s visit marks his fourth to Russia, and his third as president

Al-Sisi, Putin to hold talks as Egypt makes strong gains in bilateral relations
Cairo makes keen moves to advance its economic and military dealings with leading states, and its relations with Qatar may not be as bad as they seem

Al-Sisi receives international delegations for New Suez Canal launch
Invitees include 29 state leaders among 800 officials from 121 countries, say officials

French Defence Minister speaks on security, immigration during 2-day Cairo visit
Le Drian spoke with Al-Sisi, Mehleb, Sobhi on security and immigration

Egypt participates in African Ebola conference
The Prime Minister also opened an embassy on his visit to Equatorial Guinea

Egypt’s hopes of ending international criticism unrealistic: Turkey
Reactions to human rights violations in Egypt is not interference, says Turkish foreign ministry

Erdogan in no position to give lessons on democracy: Egypt
Turkish president has illusions of restoring the Ottoman Empire, says Egyptian foreign ministry

Shoukry to visit Ethiopia ahead of tripartite talks
The last tripartite talks were held in January but no agreement was reached
Foreign minister presses AU panel to reconsider membership freeze
Minister of Foreign Affairs Nabil Fahmy urged the African Union’s Peace and Security Council (PSC) to reconsider its decision to freeze Egypt’s membership during a meeting with the African Union’s High Level Panel for Egypt in Cairo on Tuesday. The panel, led by former Malian President Alpha Oumar Konaré, was formed following the suspension of Egypt from …
Egypt returns ambassador to Tunisia
Egypt’s ambassador returns to Tunis having been recalled two months ago over Tunisian president’s comments

Senegal visit is first step into West Africa: Fahmy
Foreign Minister scheduled to travel to Spain before returning to Egypt

Update: Egypt and US to begin strategic dialogue
US Secretary of State says relationship with Egypt should be defined by more than assistance

Kerry arrives in Cairo for first post-Morsi visit
US Secretary of State is expected to hold meetings with interim president, foreigng minister and minister of defence during unannounced visit

Foreign ministry reveals ‘anonymous third party’ relationship with US lobby firm
$250,000 monthly fee paid to Glover Park Group
Canadians detained without charges are released
Tarek Loubani and John Greyson head back to Canada having been detained in Egypt for 50 days

Egypt and EU important partners: Ashton
EU foreign affairs chief stresses need for inclusivity in Egypt ahead of Sunday’s opposing marches

Detention of two Canadians held since August extended by 45 days
Detained Canadians describe beating and inhumane conditions in Tora prison

Egypt’s transition period to end next spring
Fahmy discusses roadmap, domestic affairs and foreign policy in UN address

Detained Canadians start hunger strike
Tarek Loubani and John Greyson go on hunger strike after 31 days in prison without charge

Foreign Ministers stress importance of Egypt-Russia relationship
Fahmy congratulates Russian diplomacy following US-Russia agreement on Syria chemical weapons

Fahmy hopeful for region following US-Russian agreement on Syria
Egypt’s Foreign Minister pleased with US-Russia agreement ahead of visit to Moscow

African Union delegation updates Peace and Security Council on Egypt
Peace and Security Council of African Union now awaiting official report on Panel’s findings after two visits to Egypt
Canadian citizens held without charge for 25 days
Canadian embassy officials have regular contact with the detained duo

Fahmy hosts Turkish opposition member in Cairo
Deputy head of the Turkish Republican People’s Party discusses Egyptian-Turkish relations

FM Nabil Fahmy meets unofficial group of ‘Egyptian ambassadors’
A group dedicated to “popular diplomacy” seeks help from the Foreign Ministry