Amr Mohamed Kandil

Photos: Enormous DOURADO barge makes historic crossing through Suez Canal after expansion

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 - 12:26 GMT

The crossing of the barge took nearly 24 hours and required complex navigational arrangements, the SCA chief says

Egypt FM condemns Israeli actions in West Bank, Gaza aid obstacles in call with Palestinian PM

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 - 01:18 GMT

Abdelatty highlighted the worsening humanitarian conditions in Gaza, specifically condemning the Israeli military operations in the northern side of the enclave

Israel’s Mossad chief heads to Qatar for Gaza truce talks amid regional escalation

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 - 10:29 GMT

According to Israeli news website Ynet, Qatar’s Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and Burns will head their respective delegations in the talks in Doha.

Abdelatty urges averting regional war in call with Araghchi after Israeli attack on Iran

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 - 08:11 GMT

Egypt reiterated its firm stance against all unilateral and provocative measures and policies that jeopardize regional security and stability and inflame the situation across the region

Sisi says Egypt to review situation with IMF if escalating burdens persist on people

Sun, 20 Oct 2024 - 02:37 GMT

Sisi said Egypt has lost about $6-7 billion in the last 10 months amidst ongoing regional and global repercussions

Sisi agrees with Eritrean, Somali presidents to provide full support for Somalia's security restoration

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 - 09:20 GMT

“We convened today to consult and share perspectives on how to counter plans and actions aimed at destabilizing and fragmenting countries in the region, and sabotaging the unyielding efforts of our countries and our peoples, who strive for peace, stability and prosperity"

Egypt will not compromise its ‘existential’ water security: Abdelatty to Blinken

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 - 10:26 GMT

Blinken reaffirmed the United States' commitment to supporting Egyptian water security.

A year of war in Gaza: Egypt renews calls for ceasefire in the enclave, Lebanon

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 - 09:24 GMT

During a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty stressed the urgent need for the international community to fulfill its responsibilities in securing an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza

Egyptian airspace maintains normal operations amid Iran’s missile attack on Israel

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 - 08:51 GMT

The ministry emphasized that Egyptian airspace continues to function with the highest safety standards and is experiencing regular air traffic operations

Egypt vows to defend its water security ‘uncompromisingly’ if damage occurs due to GERD

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 - 08:28 GMT

Abdelatty underscored the critical importance of water as "an existential issue for Egypt," being the sole nation entirely dependent on the transboundary Nile River as its primary water source.

All eyes on Aswan as gov't set to uncover causes of gastroenteritis surge in 48 hours

Sat, 21 Sep 2024 - 08:36 GMT

Egyptians are watching for updates as the government plans to issue a final report regarding a sudden surge in gastroenteritis cases reported in hospitals in Upper Egypt’s Aswan within 48 hours.

Abdelatty, Blinken warn Lebanon escalation can hinder Gaza ceasefire talks

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 - 03:10 GMT

Blinken says “we’ve seen an event that makes the process more difficult, might derail it,” alluding to the recent attacks in Lebanon.

Egypt reaffirms support for Lebanon’s security, sovereignty after deadly pager blasts

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 - 07:57 GMT

The Lebanese health ministry reported at least nine fatalities, including a young girl, and 2,800 injuries following an Israeli operation triggering the detonation of hundreds of pagers across Lebanon

Egypt’s education minister advocates new decisions in meetings with French ambassador, British Council director

Sat, 31 Aug 2024 - 10:11 GMT

Abdel Latif underscored a Friday directive stipulating that all schools in Egypt offering international high school certificates must incorporate the teaching of Arabic and history as essential components contributing to students' overall grades

Ongoing Sudan, Gaza wars highlight int’l community’s incapacity, reluctance: Egypt at TICAD meeting

Sat, 24 Aug 2024 - 09:29 GMT

The enduring conflicts in Sudan and Gaza serve as stark examples of the international community's incapacity or unwillingness to intervene

Egypt hopes for success of Gaza truce efforts to avert regional escalation: Cairo to Tehran

Sat, 24 Aug 2024 - 05:47 GMT

Abdelatty congratulated his Iranian FM Araghchi on assuming his new position following parliamentary approval of the new Iranian cabinet, extending his best wishes for success

UPDATED: US submits Egypt-Qatar-backed proposal to narrow Israel-Hamas gaps: Joint statement

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 - 02:21 GMT

Senior officials from the three nations are slated to convene in Cairo next week with the objective of finalizing an agreement based on the present conditions

Egypt’s FM heads to Beirut within efforts to defuse regional tensions

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 - 09:47 GMT

FM Abdelatty departed for Beirut on Friday as part of efforts to provide support to Lebanon amidst the current challenges it is facing

Gaza ceasefire talks in Doha enter 2nd day as death toll due to Israeli strikes tops 40,000

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 - 08:04 GMT

The talks, which commenced on Thursday following a joint initiative by the leaders of the three nations, are focused on narrowing the gaps between Hamas and Israel

Egypt escalates preparedness at entry points after WHO's mpox emergency declaration

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 - 09:37 GMT

The Ministry of Health confirmed the activation of necessary preventive measures at the country's entry points to avert the spread of this infectious disease

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