Latest in Tag: Relations Highlight
Latest in Tag: Relations
Egypt court bans Hamas activities
Hamas describes the court decision as “politicised” as tensions between the group and Egypt hit new high
Fahmy meets Tanzanian president ahead of Congo visit
Interim foreign minister on tour to Nile Basin Countries of Tanzania and Congo
Libyan PM arrives in Cairo
The visit comes days after the release of six Egyptians kidnapped in Libya
Fahmy meets Canadian counterpart
The meeting comes at the sidelines of the Davos World Economic Forum
Fahmy meets Kuwaiti counterpart, discusses Syria
The Gulf country has recently announced measures to boost the Egyptian economy
Abbas meets Egyptian Ambassador
Meeting comes hours after Hamas calls on the ambassador to quit ‘incitement’
Kerry to visit Egypt on Sunday: state media
Kerry’s visit comes at a time of strained relations between the traditional allies after Washington suspended some military aid to Egypt following Morsi’s ouster
Foreign ministry reveals ‘anonymous third party’ relationship with US lobby firm
$250,000 monthly fee paid to Glover Park Group
Israel commissions new ambassador to Egypt
Koren is a Middle East specialist and currently non-resident ambassador to South Sudan
EU Foreign Ministers discuss cooperation with Egypt in governance
EU foreign affairs chief presents report on recent visit to Egypt and expresses hope for the future
Fahmy discusses water security with Ethiopian counterpart
The two ministers’ meeting comes on the sidelines of the United Nations’ General Assembly’s 68th ordinary session
Fahmy meets his Libyan and Saudi counterparts
Foreign minister discusses closer cooperation with neighbouring countries
Hamas authorities release Egyptians
Foreign ministry official denies that three Egyptians were in Gaza for diplomatic purposes
Obama faces distasteful choice in Egypt
The United States again faces the unpalatable policy dilemma that has shaped decades of relations with Egypt
US, Israeli defense chiefs talk Egypt, Syria
In a brief statement, the Pentagon said the two men “agreed to continue to maintain intensive dialogue on the multitude of challenges facing” their two countries
US carrier passes through Suez Canal, despite tensions
The USS Harry Truman, along with two guided-missile destroyers and two cruisers, transited the strategic canal on Sunday
Kerry denounces crackdown on Morsi supporters
US Secretary of State John Kerry urged Egypt’s military to allow elections and for all sides to avoid further violence
Bloodshed shows lack of US leverage in Egypt
The United States has struggled to develop a coherent approach to Egypt since veteran strongman Hosni Mubarak, a close ally, was deposed in 2011.
US-Russia relations in White House press conference
US President Barack Obama is to hold a rare White House news conference on Friday
Once Again: What do Egyptians want from America?
In the last article we discussed Egypt’s elite, and in particular those supporters of the nationalist, or “deep” state, who are largely in line with American strategic directives regarding the administration of the region and the world at large. None of their adopted polices clash with American interests, either in Egypt or in the region …
Libya shuts Egyptian border in the wake of prison break
A Libyan activist is assassinated and prisoners escape from Benghazi
Mansour sends message to Turkish president
Interim president stresses diligence on bilateral relations between both states
Egyptian leaders express support for refugees
Politicians cite Egypt’s “pan-Arab” role
Sudanese army denies weapon smuggling
The Sudanese spokesman said the army does not support any armed action against Egypt
Foreign ministry: No diplomatic ties with Syria
The foreign ministry’s denial came after various news reports claimed that Egypt has maintained full diplomatic relations with Syrian president Bashar Al-Assad’s administration.
Opposition criticises US Ambassador’s statements
Patterson had voiced US skepticism over results of “street action”
Popular figures offer solutions to Ethiopian dam
The Popular Diplomatic Committee will form an NGO to thoroughly tackle the issue; invites experts to join
White House official visits Cairo
Obama’s Middle East coordinator visits Cairo for high level meetings
Libya stands up to illegal border activity
Libyan authorities have deported Egyptians who illegally entered its territory and captured boats fishing in its regional waters without permits
Egyptian-Cypriot gas exploration likely to raise tension with Israel
Foreign ministers of Egypt and Cyprus have said the prospect of cooperating to exploit offshore hydrocarbons reservoirs is vast. However a “dispute between Egypt and Israel might ensue”, petroleum agreements expert and member of the Association for International Petroleum Negotiators at Zaki Hashem& Partners, EssamTaha, told Daily News Egypt. Egypt’s Foreign Minister, Mohamed KamalAmr, said …