Latest in Tag: Sameh Shoukry Highlight
Latest in Tag: Sameh Shoukry

Shoukry insists reopened NGO case an internal issue following Kerry’s remarks
Restrictions on civil society will produce neither stability nor security, says Kerry

Egypt, Russia to restore flights within closest possible deadline
The Russian operator of the crashed A321 was banned from international and domestic flights

French foreign minister will arrive in Cairo Wednesday
Ayrault will discuss current affairs in Middle East, counter-terrorism measures, and bilateral relations with his Egyptian counterpart

Shoukry and Lavrov discuss efforts to support Syria’s peace talks
They also discussed preparations for Shoukry’s visit to Moscow this month and bilateral relations

Shoukry underlined that Libyan Parliament should be only representative of Libyan people
Under threat of  probable military intervention, some IS fighters in Libya are moving south, threatening countries like Chad and Niger, officials say

Egyptian-US relations keystone of our foreign policy over past decades: Shoukry
The success of the transformation currently being worked on is critical for the United States, for the region, and for Egypt, says Kerry

Egyptian FM criticises malignant portrayal of country’s human rights record
The west should not rush to intervene in Libya until a national unity government is formed, says Shoukry

Egyptian foreign minister to travel to US Sunday for 3-day visit
Shoukry to meet US secretary of John Kerry, senators from US congress, and US national security advisor Susan Rice

Shoukry delivers message on regional affairs in Amman
The Foreign Minister discussed with the Jordanian King the situation in Syria, Iraq, Yemen and Libya

Shoukry to head to Berlin on Monday
Germany and Egypt want to exceed the € 4.4bn achieved in trade volume in 2015

Egypt FM met with Chief Palestinian Commissioners
Meeting highlighted Palestinian issue and to protect their rights

Shoukry heads to Rome to discuss Libya’s crisis
Italy and US called for meeting to force Libyan parties to establish national unity government to overcome their current crisis

Ismail, Shoukry return from China-Africa forum
Foreign minister discussed regional issues, including the Renaissance Dam, with African partners

Shoukry and Kerry discuss crises in Syria and Libya
US and Egypt agree on continued talks on regional and global issues

Shoukry discusses investments with business leaders in South Korea
Shoukry met with the heads of large corporations, including Samsung and Hyundai

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

Foreign minister heads to New York for UN Security Council election
Shoukry is expected to hold bilateral talks with several foreign ministers to promote Egypt’s bid for a Security Council seat during the visit

139 diplomatic missions ready to serve 700k registered Egyptians abroad: Foreign Ministry
Do not pay attention to rumours that protests will disrupt embassy polls, says Loza

Egypt largest contributor among Arab states to UN missions: Official
The working dinner focused on challenges facing UN peace operations and how to overcome them

UN: Shoukry speaks on Libya, meets American Jewish organisation
“No room for further procrastination” as Libya peace plan postponed for third time

No differences between Egypt and Saudi Arabia over Syria: Shoukry
The Foreign Minister says he finds questions of human rights violations by Egyptian army “strange”

Mexico demands reparations for airstrike victims
Mexican Foreign Ministry summoned Thursday Egypt’s Ambassador to Mexico to discuss compensation and investigation process

Shoukry’s call for solidarity does little to move Mexican commentators
Former ambassador writes scathingly on the dysfunctions within Egypt’s police and army

US special envoy Jonathan Winer in Egypt for talks on Libya developments
The visit comes due to escalations by “Islamic State” affiliates in Libya

IS commit massacres in Sirte: Libyan FM
Libyan foreign Mminister reiterates importance of lifting arms embargo to fight IS threat

Little information on Croatian IS victim, Egypt does not confirm killing
“Photos must be proven right” says Shoukry, uncertainty continues in Croatia

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

Corruption case against Shoukry proceeds to State Commissioners Authority
Case argues that FM misused public money by establishing fund for foreign diplomats