peacekeeping

FM meets Egyptian police battalion contributing to peacekeeping missions in DR Congo

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 - 12:46 GMT

Abdelatty expressed his pride in the noble role played by the battalion in enhancing peace, security, and stability in the DR Congo, as well as in building trust among local communities and supporting development efforts

UN praises Egypt's great sacrifices, achievements in peacekeeping operations

Thu, 30 May 2024 - 07:50 GMT

The UN also hailed Egypt’s great sacrifices, as 60 brave blue helmets from Egypt sacrificed their lives for the sake of peace.

Director General of Multinational Force and Observers praises Egypt’s role in supporting regional, international stability

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 - 03:34 GMT

She expressed her appreciation for the Centre's activity and diversity and her keenness to enhance UN cooperation with it, the statement added.

Egypt is proud to be 6th largest contributor to UN peacekeeping missions: Ministry spox

Tue, 30 May 2023 - 07:11 GMT

Egypt is proud of being the sixth largest contributor of uniformed personnel of both genders to UN peacekeeping missions, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ahmed Abu Zeid said.

Egypt's Permanent Representative meets with United Nations Police Adviser

Sun, 05 Feb 2023 - 01:31 GMT

That is the first meeting since the latter's appointment in September.

UN praises Egypt’s all-women peacekeeping unit in Mali

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 - 03:09 GMT

“Thank you Egypt for setting a new benchmark for women in peacekeeping operations by dedicating a full team of policewomen to deal with the threats of improvised explosive attacks in Mali, [MINUSMA],” she tweeted on Thursday.

Egypt condemns killing of Jordanian peacekeeper in Mali

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 - 12:20 GMT

The attack was the fifth incident to occur in the Kidal region in just one week, said the UN.

Ambassador highlights Egypt's priorities while chairing UN Peacebuilding Commission

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 - 11:44 GMT

Egypt was elected to hold the position for the year 2021 for the first time in its history.

Since 1960, 30K Egyptians joined UN peacekeeping missions: FM

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 - 01:10 GMT

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs held Thursday a ceremony in Cairo on the occasion of the International Day of the United Nations Peacekeepers.

Egypt says helicopter crash killing peacekeepers in Sinai occurred due to technical failure

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 - 08:12 GMT

The Egyptian Foreign Ministry has extended condolences on the death of eight peacekeeping personnel in a helicopter crash in Sinai

FM reaffirms Egypt's support to UN role in facing global challenges

Sat, 26 Oct 2019 - 09:09 GMT

The meeting was held in Baku on the sidelines of the 18th Summit of the heads of state and government of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM).

Egypt announces accession to Kigali agreement’s principles

Thu, 15 Nov 2018 - 04:15 GMT

The Egyptian Foreign Ministry announced Thursday Egypt's accession to the Kigali agreement’s principles for the protection of civilians in peacekeeping operations.

United Nations thanks Egypt for peacekeeping efforts

Thu, 05 Apr 2018 - 01:27 GMT

United Nations thanked Egypt on Wednesday evening for its cooperation with the UN by participating in peacekeeping missions.

UN votes on more peacekeepers, less sex abuse in C. Africa

Wed, 15 Nov 2017 - 09:58 GMT

The UN Security Council is expected to adopt on Wednesday a draft resolution that will add 900 troops to the UN mission in the Central African Republic.

Sisi sends 4 messages on developing peacekeeping

Wed, 20 Sep 2017 - 07:59 GMT

Egyptian President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi gave a speech at the U.N. Security Council’s Peacekeeping session.

Sisi calls for respecting privacy of states’ witnessing conflicts

Wed, 20 Sep 2017 - 03:22 GMT

President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi gave a speech Wednesday at the UN Security Council for Peacekeeping Operations session, saying that peacekeeping operations “are not a substitute for preventive diplomacy.”

Sisi arrives in New York to participate in 72nd UNGA

Sun, 17 Sep 2017 - 09:27 GMT

President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi arrived on Sunday morning in New York to participate in the 72nd General Assembly of the United Nations.

Sisi heads to New York on Sunday to participate in 72nd UNGA

Sat, 16 Sep 2017 - 03:49 GMT

President Sisi is heading on Sunday to New York to take part in the 72nd General Assembly of the United Nations, according to a presidential statement released.

UNSC renews mandate of UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon

Thu, 31 Aug 2017 - 01:56 GMT

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) extended on Wednesday the mandate of the U.N. peacekeeping mission in Lebanon for one year.

Abul Atta: Egypt to raise effectiveness of peacekeeping operations

Tue, 29 Aug 2017 - 05:11 GMT

Egypt's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Amr Abul Atta emphasizes radical changes to the philosophy of international peace and security.

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