Latest in Tag: Diplomacy Highlight
Latest in Tag: Diplomacy

Moussa denies meeting with prominent Israeli
Calls for âparadigm shiftâ in Israel and Palestine

Israel: No change to Egypt peace treaty
Israeli foreign minister says Israel wonât change peace treaty with Egypt

Ashton to consult UN partners on Iran
EU’s foreign policy chief meets with Iran’s nuclear negotiator

US Pacific tilt not aimed against China: Panetta
US might be concerned about China’s growing military and economy

Russia expels USAID for ‘political meddling’
A new diplomatic crisis between Russia and US predicted

Japan to build missile defence system targeting North Korea
System could heighten tensions with China

Momuntum builds in Chinese protests at Japanese embassy
Island row between the two countries

Canada severs diplomatic ties with Iran
EU hints at additional sanctions on Iran
New Egyptian ambassador in Tel Aviv
Egypt has appointed a new ambassador to Israel. Atef Salem el-Ahl is currently serving in the Egyptian consulate in the Israeli resort town of Eilat. The appointment is standard operating procedure as a number of embassies change leadership at the end of a four year cycle. El-Ahl’s appointment has pleased Israeli and international spectators who have …

In what direction are Egyptian-Iranian relations heading?
Iran needs Egypt in its confrontation with the west. At the very least it needs it to be neutral.

PM Qandil visits Ethiopia for Zenawi Funeral
Egyptian government offers condolences for deceased Ethiopian PM

Morsyâs initiative presented in China
How likely is Morsyâs Quartet initiative to solve the Syrian crisis?
Morsyâs âbalancedâ foreign policy
By Alya Essam As Mohamed Morsy commences his three-day trip to China, which will be followed by a five-hour visit to Tehran, the president comes to introduce himself to world wide leaders, striving to hint at new approaches with countries that Mubarak had cut back relations with. âInternational relations between all states are open and …

Iran and Egypt: New Friends?
One who follows Iranian movements in Egypt will know that Iran is very desperate to have positive diplomatic relations with Egypt

Hamas not invited to summit
Non-Aligned Movement invitation sent only to Abbas

Iran IAEA nuclear talks break down
A meeting last Friday between the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Iranian government in Vienna proved fruitless.

Hamas invited to Non-Aligned summit
Invitation angers PLO

Morsy to visit the US after Iran, China
In an attempt to enhance foreign ties, Morsy is set to visit Iran, China and the US
Bahrain reinstates ambassador to Iran
Dubai (AFP) – Bahrain said Sunday it has reinstated its ambassador in Iran, more than a year after recalling the envoy over Tehran’s strong condemnation of Manama’s brutal crackdown on Shiite-led protests. “The ambassador of the kingdom to the Islamic Republic of Iran has returned to his work in Tehran,” announced Foreign Minister Sheikh Khaled …

Iran hosts alternative Syria conference
Iran to host a meeting to discuss the Syrian situation

Egyptian-Iranian trade exchange quadruples
Despite the current uncertainty, Egyptian-Iran trade exchange quadruples over the past four months

Iran claims testing of new short-range missiles
Defence minister: “These capabilities are defensive and would only be used against aggressors and those who threaten the country’s interests and territorial integrity”

Egyptian FM requests release of Guantanamo prisoner
Foreign Ministry has officially requested the release of Egyptâs last prisoner in Guantanamo Bay military prison

Israel asks citizens to leave Sinai in fear of attacks
Tel Aviv renewed calls that all tourists in the Sinai region leave immediately, citing intelligence that Gaza-based groups were planning to target Israeli visitors for kidnapping

‘Cairo Declaration’ to create free-travel zone
The deal allows free-travel between the first three North African states to successfully toppled their entrenched governments

Syrian Foreign minister visits Iran
The troubled government turns to a loyal ally

US, Israel in war of words with Iran
Rumours of a contingency plan for war are being circulated

Israel signals at strengthening Turkey ties
Israel is willing to enhance its relations with Turkey for the stability of the region, says its Prime Minister.