Latest in Tag: Military aid Highlight
Latest in Tag: Military aid

China committed to deliver $100 m in military aid to the AU
We will establish joint peace, security forum with Africa, says Xiaodong

US authorises release of $1.2bn in military aid to Egypt
âMoney includes $1bn for current 2018 budget year, $195m appropriated for 2017,â says AP

US releases $195m of military aid to Egypt
Egypt was informed about the decision in Shoukry-Pompeo phone call on Tuesday

US delivers Egyptian Armed Forces a batch of MRAP vehicles
The delivery is the second batch from a total of 762 MRAP vehicles as part of the US’s military aid to Egypt

Parliamentary delegation in Italy to review military aid decision with Italian counterparts
Back and forth between Italy, Egypt over Regeni case continues to cause conflict

First shipment of MRAP vehicles from US arrives in Alexandria port
This delivery is the most recent step taken by the US government in support of Egyptâs fight against terrorism, says US embassy in Cairo

Hollande arrives in Egypt accompanied by vast delegation of MPs and businesspersons
During Hollande’s two-day visit to Egypt, Egyptian and French parties will address regional security, military aid, and potential tourism projects

Egypt to receive F-16 jet fighters: US Embassy
Strategic partnership between Egypt and US to be revived as Kerry visits Cairo

Egypt, China sign new weapons deal
While economic relations are booming, Al-Sisi urges enhanced Sino-Egyptian relations in other fields

Shoukry discusses mutual collaboration in UN-related issues with Kerry
Ministersâ discussions come two weeks after US decided to lift ban on military aid to Egypt

President Al-Sisi speaks to Obama as US aid resumes in full after suspension
Security by military force has been prioritised over democratic progress, but changes to terms of credit suggests White Houseâs support has changed
US confirms Kerry’s Economic Summit participation
US Secretary of State will attend Economic Summit and meet with President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi

Egyptâs miltary confirms 10 Apaches delivered by US
Military expert says Egypt’s pursuing ‘multiple alternative sources for military cooperation’

New US ambassador arrives in Egypt as Al-Sisi and Obama discuss bilateral ties
Phone call between two leaders covered regional security and human rights

Resumption of military aid to Egypt part of US spending bill for 2015
A new clause permits Secretary of State to bypass democratic conditions on aid
Egyptian and US army officials discuss military relations
10 apache helicopters to be delivered to Egypt this month

Egypt participates in international ISIS strategy meeting
Obama stresses there is no âquick fixâ in military and ideological fight against ISIS
Egypt denies using US weapons on protesters
Foreign Ministry spokesman says US spokeswoman comments are âignorant of realitiesâ

US pushes Egypt to address âinternational concernsâ
Kerry reiterates concerns over freedoms in Egypt and warns of alienating the US

US committed to supporting Egypt in economy and security: Kerry
Kerryâs visit coincided with the announcement that $572m military aid has been released

US Senate proposes bill to cut aid to Egypt by $300m
Bill still subject to democratic and human rights conditions

Egypt looks to secure US relationship on new terms
US aid to Egypt to be reviewed to avoid it being used âas a tool for pressureâ

Fahmy continues high level meetings in Washington
Minister of Foreign Affairs Nabil Fahmy set to meet government officials in DC and UN Secretary General in New York

Democratic progress still needed in Egypt: US
Fahmy calls on âfriendsâ not to confuse fight against terror with human rights abuses during US visit

Egypt could see US military aid return
Kerry set to certify Egyptâs commitment to relationship with US and obligations under Israel peace treaty, unable to certify democratic progress

Egypt has failed to meet US aid conditions: HRW
International rights watchdog urges US to acknowledge lack of progress in Egypt in aid review

Kerry hopes to meet with Al-Sisi soon
Two congressional delegations are visiting Egypt this week

US Congress makes $1.3bn in military aid available in 2014
New bill facilitates the return of military aid to Egypt following its suspension in July

Student Corner: US military aid to Egypt: For whose sake?
By Mohamed Soliman In 1978, Jimmy Carter hosted negotiations between Egypt and Israel at his presidential retreat in Camp David, Maryland. Among other controversial terms that were negotiated at the summit, Egyptian President Sadat was requested to demilitarise the Sinai Peninsula and to guarantee freedom of passage through the Suez Canal and the Straits of …

Foreign ministry reveals âanonymous third partyâ relationship with US lobby firm
$250,000 monthly fee paid to Glover Park Group