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The Grand Imam welcomed the invitation and affirmed his intention to visit Lebanon at the earliest opportunity. He also expressed Al-Azhar’s readiness to support the reopening of the institute in Beirut, pledging to provide it with distinguished Al-Azhar envoys and the institution’s renowned curricula and publications.
A key outcome was the decision to establish the Arab Fund to support recovery and reconstruction efforts in countries affected by crises. As part of this initiative, the Iraqi government pledged a $40 million donation, with $20 million specifically allocated to support reconstruction efforts in Lebanon.
Data from Egypt’s Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics revealed a significant increase in trade between Egypt and Lebanon in 2024.
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Monday, to discuss strengthening relations between the two brotherly countries and consult on ways to restore regional stability.
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty will receive on Tuesday Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji.
The Israeli army announced on Friday’s early morning, killing Hamas commander Hassan Farhat during a strike in Lebanon's Sidon.
Earlier that day, the Israeli army issued an evacuation order for the neighborhood in anticipation of strikes that followed two alleged rocket launches from Lebanon over the past week.
Abdelatty reiterated Egypt's commitment to providing ongoing support to Lebanon, its government, and national institutions, in line with the aspirations of the Lebanese people for a prosperous future.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration received Wednesday Leader of the Iraqi National Wisdom Movement Ammar al-Hakim in Cairo to confer over regional affairs.
Minister Abdelatty also outlined Egypt's ongoing efforts to develop a comprehensive, multi-stage recovery and reconstruction plan for Gaza, one that ensures Palestinians remain on their land.
During a phone call with UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert and Head of Mission and Force Commander of UNIFIL Lt. Gen. Aroldo Lázaro, Nawaf said he had directed the Lebanese interior minister to take immediate action to identify the assailants, arrest them, and refer them to the judicial body.
The minister began a visit to Washington on Sunday.
During the meeting, the Egyptian ambassador conveyed the greetings and appreciation of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to President Aoun, expressing Egypt’s confidence in his leadership at this pivotal moment in Lebanon’s history.
The Egyptian side also shed light on the country's role on combating illegal migration.
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, Badr Abdelatty met on Friday with Prime Minister of Lebanon's Caretaker Government Najib Mikati, during his visit to Beirut.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigration Badr Abdelatty said on Friday that he conveyed an invitation from President Abdel Fattah al Sisi to Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to visit Egypt as soon as possible.
Salam secured 85 votes following the conclusion of the binding parliamentary consultations, while the outgoing premier Najib Mikati received 9 votes. Additionally, 34 lawmakers refrained from naming a candidate.
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al Sisi extended his warm congratulations to the Lebanese president Joseph Aoun on his election during a phone call on Thursday.
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, Badr Abdel Aati made a phone call on Wednesday, with Nabih Berri, Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament.
Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Expatriates Badr Abdelatty emphasized the importance of a purely Lebanese consensus to resolve the ongoing presidential vacancy without external interference.
