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Egypt extends condolences to China on victims of deadly earthquake

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 - 10:52 GMT

Egypt expressed solidarity with the country in handling the impact of the disaster and wishing the injured a speedy recovery.

Egypt offers condolences over victims of Afghanistan earthquake

Sun, 08 Oct 2023 - 02:53 GMT

The Egyptian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ahmed Abu Zeid stressed Egypt’s full solidarity with the Afghan people in this ordeal, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.

Moroccan King expresses appreciation for Egypt's support through earthquake disaster

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 - 02:33 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry made a phone call Tuesday to Moroccan counterpart Nasser Borita.

No reports of deaths, injuries among Egyptians in Morocco's earthquake

Sun, 10 Sep 2023 - 02:13 GMT

Egyptian Ambassador to Morocco Yasser Othman stated Sunday that communications are underway with authorities to follow up on the circumstances of the Egyptian community.

Egypt’s El-Sisi offers condolences over victims of Moroccan earthquake

Sun, 10 Sep 2023 - 12:46 GMT

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi offered his sincere condolences to the Moroccan people and King Mohammed VI for the victims of the terrible earthquake that killed more than 2,000 people and left over 1,400 others in critical condition on Friday night.

No Egyptian nationals among victims of Morocco’s earthquake: Foreign Ministry

Sat, 09 Sep 2023 - 04:36 GMT

A 6.8-magnitude quake struck in Morocco’s High Atlas Mountain range shortly after 11 p.m. local time at the relatively shallow depth of 18.5 kilometers (11.4 miles), USGS said, with the epicenter located about 72 kilometers (44.7 miles) southwest of Marrakech, a city of some 840,000 people and a popular tourist destination, according to CNN.

Moroccan Amb. appreciates Egypt's solidarity after deadly earthquake hit Al Haouz

Sat, 09 Sep 2023 - 11:22 GMT

The Moroccan ambassador also expressed his thanks to Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, for his sympathy and solidarity with the Kingdom of Morocco.

Egypt expresses sincere condolences to Morocco after devastating earthquake

Sat, 09 Sep 2023 - 08:17 GMT

Moroccan television announced that the number of victims of the devastating earthquake that struck the Kingdom had risen to 632 dead and 329 injured.

4.5 magnitude earthquake hits near Egypt’s Hurghada, no damage reported

Sat, 15 Apr 2023 - 10:42 GMT

The earthquake took place at 1:28 AM today at a depth of 23 kilometers, NRIAG said, affirming that no damage or casualties have been reported.

Egyptian aid vessel heads to Syria’s Lattakia, Turkey’s Mersin

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 - 02:15 GMT

The assistance came upon President Abdel Fattah El Sisi’s directives to support the Syrian and Turkish victims affected by the twin earthquakes (7.8 and 7.5 magnitudes) that claimed the lives of more than 50,000 people since Feb. 6.

Special day for Egyptian diplomacy amid high-level visits to Turkey, Syria, Qatar

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 - 08:20 GMT

Shoukry’s visit to Turkey and Syria is the first visit by an Egyptian foreign minister in a decade.

Special day for Egyptian diplomacy amid high-level visits to Turkey, Syria, Qatar

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 - 08:18 GMT

On Sunday, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Shoukry will head to Syria and Turkey to extend a message of solidarity to both countries in the wake of the devastating 7.8 magnitude quake, which has killed over 50,000 people and displaced millions.

Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs to visit Syria, Turkey Monday

Sun, 26 Feb 2023 - 05:58 GMT

The minister will also affirm Egypt's constant distance to provide assistance and aid to those affected by the disaster, the press statement highlighted.

Egypt sends ship loaded with hundreds of tons of relief materials to Tukey, Syria

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 - 04:22 GMT

New Egyptian ship loaded with hundreds of tons of relief materials departed Al-Arish port Friday, per president Abdel Fattah al Sisi directives heading to Turkey and Syria.

Tremor felt in Egypt’s Cairo, Giza due to 6.3-magnitude quake in Turkey’s Hatay

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 - 09:46 GMT

No earthquake had occurred in Cairo and the tremor that was felt is an aftershock struck Turkey, said Gad El-Kady, head of the National Institute for Astronomical Research, in comments to local media.

Quake deaths rise to 41,156 in Turkey

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 - 05:24 GMT

In Syria, the death toll hit 5,814 people, raising the tally of victims in the two countries to nearly 47,000 following the devastating the earthquakes, TRT World reported.

Egyptian ship loaded with 500 tons of relief material arrives Syria

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 - 07:55 GMT

An Egyptian ship loaded with about 500 tons of relief materials to help deal with earthquake effects and support relief effort arrived at Lattakia port on Monday, according to Syrian news agency [SANA].

Egyptian woman’s body found under rubble in Turkey quake: Foreign Ministry

Sat, 18 Feb 2023 - 07:30 GMT

This raises the number of Egyptians who have been found dead due to the quake to three as the ministry had also revealed a day after the incident that the bodies of two Egyptians were found under the rubble in the same district.

Death toll in Turkey-Syria earthquake surpasses 25,000: Officials

Sat, 11 Feb 2023 - 08:17 GMT

This comes amid concerns of a health crisis in the two countries as the number of confirmed deaths continues to rise with the earthquake flattening buildings and leaving many people under the rubble.

Due to Turkey's earthquake: government takes measures for Egyptian students to continue their studies back home

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 - 11:59 GMT

The Ministry of Immigration and Egyptian Expats indicated in a statement Thursday that there would be coordination with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

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