Egyptian Foreign Minister

Egypt, France, Jordan unite in urgent call for Gaza ceasefire, two-state solution

Sat, 30 Mar 2024 - 07:48 GMT

Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry underlined the need for an immediate, permanent ceasefire in Gaza and unhindered aid delivery to more than two million people in the strip.

Shoukry affirms Egypt’s solidarity with Russia in phone call with Lavrov after deadly Moscow shooting

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 - 09:44 GMT

Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry has expressed Egypt's unwavering support for Russia in response to a terrorist attack that occurred on Friday at a concert hall complex in Moscow, resulting in numerous casualties.

Arab ministers call for opening of all Israel-Gaza crossings for aid delivery

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 - 03:23 GMT

Ministers from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates have jointly called for the opening of all border crossings between Israel and the Gaza Strip to allow for the delivery of humanitarian assistance.

Cairo hosts Arab ministerial meeting to discuss efforts for Gaza ceasefire

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 - 01:30 GMT

A high-level ministerial meeting took place in Cairo on Thursday to discuss the ongoing Israeli war in Gaza and emphasize the urgent need for a ceasefire and unrestricted access to humanitarian aid.

FM Shoukry: Egypt and partners strive for ceasefire in Gaza before Ramadan

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 - 05:52 GMT

Egypt is making every effort with its partners to reach a ceasefire before the holy month of Ramadan, despite the limited time available, Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry said today.

Egypt, Jordan warn of consequences of any Israeli ground offensive in Rafah

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 - 02:25 GMT

Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and his Jordanian counterpart Ayman Safadi have warned of the extremely negative consequences of any Israeli ground offensive in the Palestinian city of Rafah, as it will further exacerbate the already dire humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.

Egypt's FM, EU's Borrell affirm commitment to joint action for breakthrough in Gaza situation

Sat, 17 Feb 2024 - 10:02 GMT

Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell Saturday affirmed their keenness to work together to achieve a breakthrough in the crisis situation in the Gaza Strip.

ICC Prosecutor briefs Egypt’s FM on probe into Israeli violations in Gaza, West Bank

Sat, 17 Feb 2024 - 06:25 GMT

Egypt's Foreign Minister, Sameh Shoukry, held discussions with Karim Khan, the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), regarding the latest developments in the ICC's investigations into Israeli violations in Gaza and the West Bank.

Egypt’s FM warns of consequences of assault on Gaza’s Rafah, forced displacement attempts

Sat, 10 Feb 2024 - 06:27 GMT

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry has warned against the Israel planned assault on the southern Gaza city of Rafah, affirming that it would further deteriorate the humanitarian situation.

European Union informs Egypt of additional financial and economic support

Sat, 03 Feb 2024 - 05:09 GMT

The European Union (EU) has announced the allocation of additional economic and financial support to Egypt as both sides have agreed to elevate their relations to the level of a strategic partnership.

Egypt's FM Shoukry congratulates newly-appointed Kuwaiti counterpart on assuming his post

Sat, 20 Jan 2024 - 05:44 GMT

Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry has made a phone call to his newly-appointed Kuwaiti counterpart, Abdullah Al Yahya, to congratulate him on assuming his post.

Egypt fully rejects forced displacement of Palestinians, keen to contain Gaza crisis: FM

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 - 02:43 GMT

Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry affirmed Egypt’s categorical rejection of the forced displacement of the Palestinian people as he received his Greek counterpart, George Gerapetritis, in Cairo on Wednesday.

UN senior humanitarian Gaza coordinator visits Rafah crossing, vows to ensure further aid delivery

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 - 11:32 GMT

UN Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza Sigrid Kaag made a visit to the Rafah border crossing on Wednesday.

Cameron denies that UK has double standards at press conference with Egypt's FM

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 - 12:51 GMT

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron has denied accusations that the United Kingdom has double standards by dealing differently with each of the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine.

Egypt’s FM highlights Arab, Islamic efforts in Security Council to enhance Gaza aid delivery

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 - 05:10 GMT

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry highlighted on Thursday the efforts made by Egypt and the Arab and Islamic countries in the UN Security Council to adopt a resolution enhancing the ability of delivering humanitarian aid into Gaza.

FMs of Egypt, Jordan, KSA, Qatar urge categorical US position on protecting Gaza civilians

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 - 01:59 GMT

The foreign ministers of Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar have highlighted the important role of the United States, as a permanent member of the Security Council, to put an end to the war in Gaza and stop the continued Israeli aggression against Palestinian civilians.

Egypt’s FM urges intensifying int'l efforts to reach Gaza ceasefire in meeting with US Senator Cardin

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 - 02:10 GMT

Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry has emphasized the need to intensify international efforts in order to reach a complete and sustainable ceasefire in Gaza and protect the lives of civilians.

Egypt working to receive newborns from Gaza: FM to UNRWA chief

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 - 09:23 GMT

Egypt is taking logistical procedures to receive the newborns from Gaza as per the directives of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry told Philippe Lazzarini, Commissioner-General of the UNRWA on Thursday.

Delaying halt of bloodshed in Gaza means sharing blame for Israeli crimes: Egypt’s FM

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 - 03:10 GMT

As he participated in the Paris conference on Gaza held on Thursday, Shoukry stated that the continued global silence on Israeli grave violations and breach of int'l humanitarian law reflects flawed standards and human conscience.

Egypt continues regional, int’l efforts to push for Palestinian-Israeli de-escalation: FM

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 - 03:07 GMT

Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry said Egypt continues its endeavors to direct coordinated regional and international efforts into urging de-escalation between the Palestinian and Israeli sides.

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