Libya

Egypt’s Chief of Intelligence meets with Speaker of Libyan Parliament

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 - 03:28 GMT

The two leaders will address the latest developments in Libya and efforts to resolve the Libyan crisis.

Egypt, South African FMs address bilateral ties, regional issues

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 - 02:17 GMT

Expressing Egypt's stance, Shoukry reiterated full opposition to any military actions in Palestinian Rafah due to their severe humanitarian implications. He emphasized the urgent need for an immediate and lasting ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the unimpeded access of humanitarian aid.

United Nations envoy to Libya submits resignation to Guterres

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 - 10:25 GMT

The United Nations envoy to Libya, Abdullah Bathily, submitted on Tuesday his resignation to UN Secretary-General António Guterres.

Egyptian FM receives New Zealand counterpart to discuss investment, Middle East crises

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 - 01:44 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry received Monday his New Zealand counterpart Winston Peters who is holding a visit to Egypt.

Egypt welcomes hosting Libyan parties meeting by AL

Sun, 10 Mar 2024 - 08:46 GMT

The meeting, held in Cairo, is meant to support a Libyan-led and owned political solution alongside reinforcing the role of Libyan institutions in ensuring the constitutional and legal framework for holding presidential and parliamentary elections shortly.

Egypt's suspension of negotiations on Renaissance Dam due to Ethiopia's intransigence: FM

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 - 01:22 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry criticized Ethiopia's intransigence and neglect to the principle of good neighboring.

Volume of trade exchange bet. Egypt, Libya reaches $1.7B in 2023

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 - 03:12 GMT

During the first 11 months of 2023, the value of Egyptian exports to Libya increased to record $1.6 billion, compared to $1.1 billion during the same period in 2022, an increase of 48 percent

Egyptian FM heads to Brussels to discuss with EU joint cooperation, regional crises

Sun, 21 Jan 2024 - 01:14 GMT

The minister will discuss Gaza War, armed conflict in Sudan, civil war in Libya, sovereignty breach in Somalia, and security in the Red Sea.

Libyan Parliament criminalizes travel of Israeli aircraft, ships through its territory

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 - 06:56 GMT

The new amendments criminalize the travel to and from the Palestinian territories occupied by the Israeli entity or establish any contacts or relations with persons affiliated with the Israeli entity.

Egypt honors volunteers in crises of Gaza, Libya, Sudan

Sun, 24 Dec 2023 - 02:02 GMT

Minister of Social Solidarity Nevine al-Qabbaj honored Sunday the Egyptian Red Crescent's volunteers.

Libya’s House speaker meets head of Supreme Council of State in Cairo

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 - 05:54 GMT

Speaker of the Libyan House of Representatives, Aguila Saleh, meet on Wednesday with the President of the Libyan Supreme Council of State in Cairo.

Former Libyan PM lauds Egypt's support in wake of Derna's flood catastrophe

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 - 12:59 GMT

Natural disasters often not only bring out the immediate challenges of relief and rehabilitation but also highlight pre-existing governance issues.

Egypt, Libya discuss reconstruction of Derna city

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 - 09:05 GMT

Prime Minister Dr. Osama Hammad meets with representatives of Egyptian firms in Libya to deliberate on the reconstruction plans for the eastern city of Derna.

Egypt participates in rescue, relief operations in disaster-hit Libya

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 - 10:05 GMT

As per directives issued by President Abdel Fattah El Sisi to immediately provide support and humanitarian aid to the Libyan people, Egypt is taking part in the rescue and relief operations and efforts to recover bodies in flood-hit areas where thousands of people died.

Egyptian, Albanian FMs confer over economic cooperation, regional issues

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 - 01:19 GMT

On the sidelines of the UNGA, Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry met his Albanian counterpart Igli Hasani, expressing hope to build upon the outcomes of the Albanian prime minister's visit to Egypt in 2021.

Confirmed figures: 87 killed by Libya's Storm Daniel, 291 missing

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 - 11:31 GMT

The minister confirmed that the bodies of the dead had been retrieved by Egypt in collaboration with Libyan authorities.

Egyptian students returning from flood-stricken Libya exempted from tuition fees

Sat, 16 Sep 2023 - 01:33 GMT

The Ministry extended sincere condolences to the families of the Egyptian victims who died as a result of floods that struck the Libyan state.

Egypt continues offering humanitarian assistance to storm-hit Libya

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 - 10:12 GMT

The General Command of the Armed Forces issued directives to load tons of humanitarian aid, subsistence materials, relief crews, as well as ambulances and large numbers of engineering equipment on a Mistral helicopter carrier to be sent by sea to storm-hit Libya.

Egypt calls citizens to stay away from flood-stricken Derna to avoid spread of epidemics

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 - 09:58 GMT

Due to the increasing death toll, the Libyan morgues were overwhelmed to the extent that some social media users posted video footage for dead bodies lying on the streets. Meanwhile, some mass graves were dug to bury other victims.

Libya asks for Egypt’s help to prevent spread of disease resulting from decomposition of corpses

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 - 09:40 GMT

In comments to “Cairo News” on Thursday evening, Abdel Jalil said: “We want to benefit from the experience of the Egyptian Ministry of Health regarding the measures taken to prevent the rapid spread of epidemics. Egypt is one of the closest countries to us. If experts in the field of [preventing] the spread of infection are available, they can visit the city of Derna.”

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