Latest in Tag: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Highlight
Latest in Tag: Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Libya and Egypt appeal Qaddaf al-Dam extradition block
Qaddaf al-Dam is wanted in Libya to face charges of corruption

Egypt hosts international meeting on Syria
Officials from 11 countries express support for SNC and Al-Khatib

Kamel Amr attends Darfur conference in Doha
Foreign minister confirms Egypt’s continued support for reconstruction and development of the Darfur region

Gaza aid convoy held at Libyan border
Foreign Ministry grants access through Rafah, but convoy turned away at Libya-Egypt border
Israeli delegation arrives in Cairo
Israeli Foreign Ministry confirms Israeli delegation is in Cairo

More protests outside Libyan embassy
Coptic Youth Front denounces the death of Ezzat Atallah

Egyptian dies in Libyan detention
Protest scheduled in front of Libyan embassy in response to Ezzat Hakim Atalla’s death in Libyan detention

Egyptian NGO sends aid to displaced Syrians
Egyptian embassy in Lebanon helping distribute food, blankets and clothes to displaced Syrians

Egypt and EU hold political consultations
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the EU hold talks on regional issues of common interest

Morsi and Qandil host Libyan PM
The three discussed security of Egyptians in Libya and bilateral relations

Al-Nour head meets with ministers of foreign affairs and education
Salafi party expresses concern over foreign policy and ‘does not want to enter strategic partnership with this cabinet’

Dozens of Egyptian Copts tortured in Libya
Copts reportedly tortured by Libya’s Preventive Security for ‘proselytising’

Kamel Amr in Friends of Syria meeting
The minister of foreign affairs told the meeting that Bashar Al-Assad’s regime ‘no longer has a place in the future of Syria’

Saudi court accepts Al-Gizawy and Bakr appeal
Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms that Saudi court will hear the appeals of two Egyptian citizens sentenced in January

SNC meets in Cairo to form new government
Syrian National Coalition puts several names forward to head the government while international efforts to solve the crisis continue, including President Mohamed Morsi’s Quartet

Egypt spearheads initiative for nuclear weapons free region
Egyptian government applies political pressure to ensure conference takes place

Egypt calls on Arab League to support Syria initiative
Foreign minister requests Arab League, OIC and Brahimi support for Morsi’s quartet initiative

Egypt clarifies relationship with Iran
Foreign minister says there are limitations on Egypt’s relationship with Iran

Two presidential spokespersons appointed
Morsi appoints two spokespersons to replace Yasser Ali

Foreign Ministry working to repatriate Egyptians from Syria
Egyptian nationals still in Syria can travel back to Egypt via Lebanon, paid for by the government

Foreign minister discusses Fatah-Hamas reconciliation
Egypt aims for key role as a mediator in Israel-Palestine conflict

Egypt condemns Israel over bombing on Syrian territory
Kamel Amr condemns Israel over reports it bombed military targets in Syria
Egypt denies deporting Palestinians to Syria
Ministry of Foreign Affairs denies deporting Palestinians to Syria, Human Rights Watch stands by its original information

Egypt concerned over military intervention in Mali
Ministry of Foreign Affairs believes current escalation in Mali damages peace efforts, offers alternative solution.
Arab ministers condemn Israel for damaging Palestinian economy
Arab Ministers accuse Israel of withholding money owed to State of Palestine and causing an economic crisis

170 Egyptians deported from Libya
Egyptians deported from Libya for not having correct documentation, report says Egyptian workers preferred by Libyan companies

Palestinian delegation in Cairo ahead of Arab League meeting
Minister of Foreign Affairs holding a number of meetings to discuss Palestinian situation before ministerial meeting at the Arab League

Morsy invites Saudi king to Islamic summit
Minister of Foreign Affairs announces Morsy’s invitation to King Abdullah following annual bi-lateral talks
Calls for investigation following death of Egyptian in Libya
Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls on Libyan authorities to investigate the death of an Egyptian citizen after he was detained by police

Foreign ministry condemns church attack in Libya
Fears of sectarian conflict rise as two Egyptians die in Libyan church bombing