Latest in Tag: Sedki Sobhi Highlight
Latest in Tag: Sedki Sobhi

Sobhi heads to Nicosia for military and security cooperation with Cyprus
Egypt’s Minister of Defence Sedki Sobhi headed to Nicosia on Tuesday, leading a high-ranking military delegation in response to an official invitation from his Cypriot counterpart, according to a statement from the ministry of defence. The visit is set to last for several days and comes after an invitation from Cypriot Minister of Defence Christoforos …

Promoting Military Cooperation tops Sobhi’s agenda in South Korea
Meetings also discussed efforts to counter terrorism

Al-Sisi discusses bilateral relations with Russian defence, foreign affairs ministers
President Al-Sisi aims to deepen the cooperation with Russia

Sobhi discusses military cooperation with US National Guard commander
The minister attended a ceremony for increasing combat efficiency in the Central Military Region

Minister of Defence attends ceremony for increasing combat efficiency in central military region
He also praised the cooperation between the army and the police

Second Army celebrates staff handover
In a separate incident, the military chief of staff views naval forces’ preparations

Defence and interior ministers visit Al-Arish, meet forces
Army and police officials vow to terminate terrorism in Sinai and stress the importance of the locals’ cooperation

Top US defence official concludes visit in Cairo
Head of US central command praised the Egyptian Armed Forces’ efforts in countering terrorism in Sinai

Egypt receives first Mistral-class warship from France
The new warships will enable Egypt to perform crucial military operations, says head of naval forces

Al-Sisi discusses security with defence minister
Egyptian president says security forces will not be deterred by terrorism

Sedki Sobhi meets US Central Command in Egypt
Meeting tackled military and security partnership between both countries

Sobhi in France for military talks
Defence Minister also to receive a French-built frigate for the Egyptian navy

At least 3 civilians killed in North Sinai road-side explosion
Bombing took place at same time Defence and Interior Ministers visit North Sinai’s security sites

Defence, interior ministers visit North Sinai’s security forces
Defence minister urges security forces to maintain vigilance and readiness to face potential threats

Sobhi holds talks with Chinese counterpart strengthening military cooperation
Defence Ministers discussed methods of cooperation in fields of defence, transportation as well as enhancing exchange of military expertise and training

Al-Sisi, Greek defence minister share concerns about Libya
President Al-Sisi met with Kammenos to discuss Libya and other regional issues

Egyptian, Greek defence ministers discuss military cooperation
Two ministers discussed regional issues and voiced their desire to improve security cooperation

Al-Sisi celebrates Police Day, days ahead of 25 January anniversary
President announced killing of 208 militants in “fight against terrorism”
Non-commissioned border guard officers granted right to arrest civilians
Civilians can be tried in military courts if found guilty of attacking “vital” state facilities

Al-Sisi decree establishes ‘forbidden’ areas along Egypt’s borders
Law intended to stabilise “sensitive regions, where people could have hostile intentions”, says analyst

Egyptian, Italian defence ministers discuss regional developments
Talks held about military cooperation and exchange of experience and information between both countries

Defence minister calls for combat readiness on Egypt-Libya border
Move aims at countering terrorism, says Sedki Sobhi
6 killed, 1 injured in aircraft crash
Crash was due to technical malfunction

Sobhi meets French counterpart to exchange views on regional security
Defence ministers and Egyptian chief of staff discussed cooperation in various fields and latest developments

New defence minister vows to stabilise national security
“Let us salute the great, brave hero Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and all members of the armed forces who daily risk their lives for Egypt,” Defence Minister Sedki Sobhi says

Armed Forces Chief of Staff visits Sudan
Sedki Sobhi attends meetings in Khartoum on military relations between Egypt and Sudan

Contradictory reactions to rumours of El-Sisi’s dismissal
Ahram reports military anger over the rumours, military spokesperson denies this