Latest in Tag: Foreign Minister Highlight
Latest in Tag: Foreign Minister
‘Moment of truth’ as Fabius submits final Paris Pact draft
A new draft pact has been presented to ministers gathered at the Paris climate conference. They now have time to deliberate, before attempting to adopt a global agreement. With an emotional appeal, French foreign minister Laurent Fabius, who presides over the conference, presented negotiators at the Paris climate conference with a new draft agreement that …
Ismail, Shoukry return from China-Africa forum
Foreign minister discussed regional issues, including the Renaissance Dam, with African partners
Russa says jet downing a ‘planned provocation’
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said the downing of a Russian jet by Turkey appears to be a planned provocation. Turkey has said it would like to avoid escalation. Russia will “seriously reconsider” relations with Turkey after one of its warplanes was downed by Turkish F-16s, Lavrov said on Wednesday, describing the incident a …
Shoukry discusses investments with business leaders in South Korea
Shoukry met with the heads of large corporations, including Samsung and Hyundai
Asia-Pacific: Beijing under fire in South China Sea row
China says it will continue to build military and civilian facilities on artificial islands in the disputed South China Sea. Beijing told other countries it has no intention of militarizing the vital trade route. Speaking at the conclusion of a weeklong meeting of Asia-Pacific leaders in Malaysia, Deputy Foreign Minister Liu Zhenmin insisted that China …
German foreign minister on routine Africa tour as Mali hostage-taking unfolds
A tour of Africa by Germany’s foreign minister – with a trade and development agenda – has been overshadowed by an armed attack on a luxury hotel popular with Westerners in Mali at the other end of the continent. The visit by German Foreign Minister Frank Walter Steinmeier to the southern African nation of Zambia …
Vienna talks basis for discussion between Shoukry and Syrian opposition delegation
Syrian opposition delegation affirmed their keenness on reaching a political solution
Omani FM meets Syria’s Assad as flurry of diplomacy continues
Oman’s foreign minister has visited Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus amid a whirlwind of diplomatic activity to resolve the crisis. Oman is known to play a mediator role in the region. Omani Foreign Minister Yusuf bin Alawi and Assad talked in Damascus on Monday as regional and international actors mount a new offensive to …
Egypt, Saudi positions on Syrian crisis beginning to converge: Political analyst
Al-Sisi, Saudi foreign minister agree to hold quarterly consultations
Al-Sisi, Saudi foreign minister agree to hold quarterly consultations
The establishment of an ‘Egyptian-Saudi Coordination Council’ was also discussed during the meeting
Egyptian-Saudi foreign ministers hold joint press conference
The conference came amid claims of contradictions in the foreign policies of both countries regarding the Syrian conflict
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 …
Palestinian issue will be Egypt’s priority in Security Council
Shoukry recognises Egypt’s role as UNSC non-permanent member, yet highlights the unequal role of veto power
German Foreign Minister Steinmeier urges Iran to work towards peace in Syria
Iran should use its influence to get the Syrian regime to discuss political transition, Berlin’s top diplomat Frank-Walter Steinmeier told an Iranian newspaper. He gave the interview ahead of an official visit to Tehran. Germany and Iran must have a joint interest to “stop the bloodshed,” in Syria, German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier told “Iran,” …
Iran, Saudi Arabia and the new Middle East
German Foreign Minister Steinmeier is set to visit the Middle East to speak with Iran and Saudi Arabia. Both regional powers are adversaries on several issues. It’ll be a difficult trip. It’s clear where Germany’s foreign minister is going – at least geographically. First up is Tehran, then Riyadh. Far less clear is where the …
Moscow’s military move complicates Washington’s Syria conundrum
From the beginning of the conflict in Syria, Washington has been caught between a rock and hard place on how to respond. Russia’s latest military move in Syria has dimmed recent hopes for a diplomatic solution. In what appears to be a coordinated effort timed for the opening of the UN General Assembly, Russia and …
US special envoy Jonathan Winer in Egypt for talks on Libya developments
The visit comes due to escalations by “Islamic State” affiliates in Libya
Egyptian, Algerian foreign ministers meet to discuss Libya
UNSMIL announce second round of negotiations between Libyan factions
Shoukry meets Croatian Deputy PM as hostage’s ultimatum approaches
Shoukry receives Pusić to follow-up on the efforts to release Croatian hostage from “Islamic State” affiliates in Egypt
Abbas to meet Shoukry, El-Araby prior to New Suez Canal opening
Palestinian toddler was burned alive, earlier this week, by Israeli settlers in West Bank
Kerry to visit Cairo in August for bilateral dialogue
Strategic dialogue has been in the pipelines since November 2013
Saudi FM lashes out at Iran amid rising tensions after nuclear deal
Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir has criticized Iran for making "aggressive statements." The foreign minister's statement comes amid growing tension between both regional powers following a nuclear deal. Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir on Monday denounced "aggressive statements" by Iran on Monday following talks with EU foreign affairs chief Federica Mogherini. "This does not represent the intentions of…
Shoukry meets Saudi King and Emirati, Kuwaiti foreign ministers
The meetings tackled bilateral relations and regional issues
Shoukry discusses occupied territories developments with Palestinian delegation
The delegation gave a presentation about the current economic and political situation
Shoukry meets with Italian, Algerian counterparts on Libyan crisis
The meetings came ahead of a tripartite meeting between the three states to discuss the Libyan crisis and other regional matters
Shoukry, Steinmeier discuss regional issues
Libya, Yemen and Syria among the topics brought to the table for discussions
Al-Sisi, Shoukry to meet German Foreign Minister
Meetings to tackle bilateral relations and regional issues
Irish FM tells Shoukry of ‘disappointment’ on case of imprisoned national
19-year-old Irish citizen Ibrahim Halawa has been detained in Egypt for over 600 days
African free trade to launch from Egypt: Trade minister
Cairo University hosts conference to strengthen Egypt’s strategic, economic and societal ties with Africa
Shoukry, Lavrov discuss regional conflicts
Joint economic committee meeting between Egypt and Russia postponed for reasons related to Russia’s internal situation