Latest in Tag: Washington Highlight
Latest in Tag: Washington

Opinion| Oppressing women, from Tehran to Washington, is it about sustaining the patriarchy or money?
Governments and companies utilise the profound connections between womenâs rights and economic and political progress to their advantage. People would do well to understand this and to also see that itâs about money, not just the patriarchy.

Washington announces Biden’s participation in Jeddah summit
The White House announced Tuesday that Joe Biden will make his first visit as US president to Saudi Arabia, Israel, and the West Bank next month.

Washington urges diplomatic solution to reduce escalation between Moscow, Kiev
Price stressed that the US is considering with partners and allies the serious consequences that Russia would face if it invaded Ukraine.

Washington calls for civilian rule in Sudan after Hamdokâs resignation
âFollowing the resignation of prime minister Hamdok, Sudanese leaders must set aside their differences, reach consensus, and ensure the continuation of civilian rule,â the State Departmentâs Office on African Affairs said.

Cairo describes Washingtonâs comment on Egyptian court rulings âinappropriateâ
Egypt’s state-run Middle East News Agency on Tuesday quoted Hafez as saying it is âabsolutely inappropriate to comment in any way on judgments issued by the judiciary.â

Washington calls for ‘urgent negotiations’ on Ethiopia conflict
US State Department spokesperson Ned Price said Secretary Anthony Blinken expressed grave concern about the indications of a worrying military escalation in Ethiopia and stressed the need for urgent action for negotiations.

Washington should be “more active” in restoring Iran nuclear deal: Russian FM
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Saturday called on Washington to play a “more active role” in helping resume the stalled talks aimed at reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. “The current [US] administration was, in fact, the author behind the JCPOA (the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action). So, it seems evident that they should …

Washington calls for resumption of GERD talks
Feltman affirms commitment to work with international partners to reach solution to regional issues

Opinion| Washington and the confrontation with Egypt
The most important of these indicators are the achievements we see on the internal scene that are difficult to achieve in such a short period, as it is impossible in any way to deny them.

US welcomes first Sudanese Ambassador to Washington in almost 25 years
There are significant ongoing efforts, close cooperation with US to remove Sudan from list of terrorism, says new Noureddine Sati

Flight with 240 stranded Egyptians from Washington arrives at Marsa Alam
Four other exceptional flights repatriating Egyptians stuck in Saudi Arabia will also arrive on Monday

Shoukry in Washington in final bid to conclude GERD agreement
Last round of GERD negotiations in Washington on 28-31 January

Washington hosts second tripartite meeting on GERD Monday
The meeting aims to evaluate the outcomes of the two previous meetings

Shoukry meets US congressmen ahead of GERD mediation meeting in Washington
The minister reviewed with Kushner Egyptian efforts since 2014 to reach a fair agreement on GERD to achieve the interests of the three countries

Shoukry heads to Washington for GERD meeting
Sudan, Ethiopia confirmed their participation in the meeting

Egyptâs Defence Minister in Washington to enhance bilateral ties, first visit in decade
Expected topics of discussion include enhancing bilateral relations and military cooperation

Al-Sisi to meet Trump in Washington on economic integration, regional conflicts
President begins official tour on Sunday, also includes Guinea, CĂŽte dâIvoire, Senegal

Door-knock mission starts annual visit to Washington Monday
Advisory council for AmCham to be established in US, says Fahmy

Shoukry to meet Pompeo in Washington, discuss US aid to Egypt
Visit came two weeks after US decided to restore $195m in military aid to Egypt

Egypt is on track; second wave of reforms must start: AmCham members in Washington
Egypt now has a new business model that depends on manufacturing, expansion, and exporting, which is different from the old trade-oriented patterns, says Tawfik

Egypt complaining about imposition of steel duties, is working to exclude itself from decision: US officials
Negotiations underway to introduce technology, leather products within QIZ agreement

Nasr meets World Bank, EBRD, GE representatives during Washington visit
Inequality in the Middle East and North Africa has a negative effect on sustainable development efforts, says Nasr

Egypt seeks to reduce Israeli component in QIZ trade agreement to 8%
US secretary of commerce demands Egypt facilitate the participation of US companies in government tenders

Al-Sisi meets king of Jordan on sidelines of Washington visit
Both leaders already met recently during the Arab Summit in Jordan

Economic agenda dominates Al-Sisiâs first day in Washington
Egyptian ministers praise the meetings as successful

Sameh Shoukry returns to Cairo after Washington’s meetings against ISÂ
Shoukry’s visit to Washington lasted for about three days, as he met with US high security officials and intellectuals Â

Shoukry explains Egypt’s views on terrorism in Washington meetings
Tillerson confirms significance of Egypt’s role in fighting IS

Shoukry in Washington to attend anti-IS meeting
Egypt should discuss that it is listed the US administrationâs electronic device ban on flights, says Hassan Nafaa

Shoukry reviews Egypt’s progress in human rightsÂ
The minister continued his meetings with high-ranking officials in the US during his third day in Washington

Trump’s inauguration draws passionate turnout from all camps
Whether protesting or showing support, the unique nature of Donald Trump’s rise to the presidency was the driving force for people to attend his inauguration.