Sameh Shoukry

Blinken expresses gratitude to Shoukry for strengthening Egypt-US partnership

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 - 11:17 GMT

Shoukry recognized for his leadership and close relationship with the US.

FM: Egypt keen to engage in mediation efforts, resolve disputes

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 - 11:43 GMT

Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry emphasized Egypt’s genuine commitment to mediation efforts, conflict resolution, and supporting stability and development.

Egypt backs Sudanese-led solution

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 - 10:26 GMT

Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry: Any Genuine Political Solution in Sudan Must Be Based on a Purely Sudanese Vision

Egypt, Turkey FMs urge need to reach immediate, lasting ceasefire in Gaza

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 - 10:09 GMT

Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan underlined on Wednesday the need to reach an immediate and lasting ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, warning of hazards of expanding cycle of current violence in the region on back of the latest Israeli-Lebanese escalation.

Egypt's foreign minister to attend BRICS meeting in Russia on 10-11 June

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 - 09:30 GMT

Shoukry will hold bilateral meetings with the foreign ministers of the participating countries to explore ways to enhance relations and cooperation

Egypt and US say Israel and Hamas need to reach Gaza ceasefire deal as soon as possible

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 - 09:49 GMT

Egypt and the United States have emphasized the importance of Israel and Hamas finalizing a ceasefire agreement for Gaza as soon as possible as they discussed the current truce proposal on the table.

Egyptian, Jordanian FMs review preparations for Gaza emergency conference

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 - 07:05 GMT

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry had a phone call on Wednesday with his Jordanian counterpart Ayman Safadi on preparations for the Gaza emergency humanitarian response conference.

Egypt, Iran FMs agree on maintaining consultations over bilateral relations

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 - 06:57 GMT

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry received on Wednesday a phone call from acting Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani during which the two top diplomats agreed on maintaining consultations over bilateral relations, ways of solving current crisis in Gaza and addressing regional and international challenges.

Egyptian, British FMs discuss latest developments in Gaza over phone

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 - 07:43 GMT

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry on Tuesday received a phone call from UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron, as they discussed the latest developments in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip.

Egypt, Cyprus discuss strategic relations

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 - 09:12 GMT

Talks in Cairo Focus on Gaza Conflict and Humanitarian Crisis

Egypt’s FM travels to Spain for talks on Gaza ceasefire, two-state solution

Sun, 02 Jun 2024 - 10:25 GMT

Shoukry will explore how Spain can support efforts to halt the war in Gaza, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on Sunday

Egypt supports all efforts to end Israeli war in Gaza, Shoukry tells Blinken

Sat, 01 Jun 2024 - 08:16 GMT

Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry reiterated Egypt's support for all efforts aimed at ending the war in Gaza and facilitating a prisoner swap deal during a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday.

Shoukry, EU commissioner probe activating comprehensive strategic partnership

Mon, 27 May 2024 - 08:59 GMT

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry on Monday discussed with European Commissioner for Neighborhood and Enlargement Oliver Varhelyi the activation of the comprehensive strategic partnership between Egypt and the European Union and the preparations for the investment conference scheduled to be held next month in Cairo.

Shoukry to meet Macron, Arab FMs in Paris for talks on Gaza ceasefire efforts

Fri, 24 May 2024 - 07:43 GMT

Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry traveled to Paris on Friday to engage in discussions with several Arab counterparts and French President Emmanuel Macron regarding efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza.

Egypt reiterates rejection of Palestinian displacement, Shoukry

Tue, 21 May 2024 - 05:46 GMT

Egypt’ Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry affirmed during a phone call held with his Dutch counterpart Hanke Bruins Slot Egypt's total rejection of displacing Palestinians from their lands and liquidating the Palestinian cause.

Egypt prioritizes Gaza's humanitarian needs, says Shoukry

Mon, 20 May 2024 - 12:06 GMT

Humanitarian Aid and Rafah Crossing Priority

Egypt’s FM Shoukry extends condolences to government, people of Iran over death of President Ebrahim Raisi

Mon, 20 May 2024 - 07:43 GMT

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry extended his heartfelt condolences to the government and people of the Islamic Republic of Iran over the tragic death of President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in a horrific plane crash.

Egypt's FM to visit Greece for enhancing relations, discussions on Gaza war resolution efforts

Sun, 19 May 2024 - 08:29 GMT

Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry will travel to Greece on Sunday to strengthen Egyptian-Greek relations and engage in discussions on regional and global matters, especially efforts to resolve the ongoing Gaza war.

Egypt’s FM Shoukry discusses the humanitarian crisis in Gaza with UN official Kach

Fri, 17 May 2024 - 06:14 GMT

Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sameh Shoukry discussed on Friday the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip with the UN Chief Coordinator for Humanitarian Affairs and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza, Sigrid Kach.

US pressuring Egypt, Israel to expedite reactivation of Rafah crossing: Axios

Fri, 17 May 2024 - 12:03 GMT

Israeli journalist and reporter for Axios Barak Ravid revealed that the Biden administration is exerting pressure on Egypt, Israel, and the Palestinian Authority to swiftly find a solution for the reactivation of the Rafah crossing.

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