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Egypt strongly condemns Moscow terror attack

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 - 09:23 GMT

Egypt has strongly condemned the shooting incident that took place at a music concert hall near the Russian capital, Moscow, resulting in the loss of many lives and injuries.

Egypt's foreign minister participates in joint foreign ministerial committee with Kenya

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 - 12:01 GMT

According to a statement by Egyptian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ahmed Abu Zeid, Shoukry is scheduled to deliver a message from President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to Kenyan President William Ruto during the event.

Egypt’s foreign policy is more flexible to address challenges – Foreign Ministry spox.

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 - 09:59 GMT

Spokesman for the Foreign Ministry Ahmed Abo Zeid has said that Egypt’s foreign policy enjoys a great amount of flexibility to be able to handle all the challenges and rapid developments that are taking place on the world stage.

Egypt expresses sorrow over UNSC's failure to adopt resolution on ceasefire in Gaza

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 - 09:29 GMT

Egypt expressed its deep sorrow over the UN Security Council (UNSC) failure yet again to adopt an Algeria-proposed resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in the war-devastated Gaza Strip, after the US used its veto power for a third time.

ICJ ruling for favor of Gaza marks symbolic ‘breakthrough’, despite no calling for ceasefire

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 - 08:02 GMT

A new breakthrough in the situation in Gaza took place on Friday after the internationally-welcomed provisional measures which were ruled by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the case filed upon a request from South Africa against Israel over the latter's genocide against the Palestinians.

Egypt stresses respect of Somalia's sovereignty

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 - 11:21 GMT

Egypt asserted its full respect to the unity and sovereignty of Somalia, rejecting any attempt to harm Somalia's sovereignty.

Blinken looks forward to working closely with Egypt during President Sisi's new term

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 - 06:49 GMT

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken affirmed his country's keenness on working closely with Egypt during the new term of re-elected President Abdel Fattah El Sisi.

Egypt condoles with Saudi Arabia over victims of crashed royal jet

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 - 05:35 GMT

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ahmed Abu Zeid Thursday expressed heartfelt condolences to Saudi Arabia over the victims of a crashed Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) fighter jet.

Egypt condemn Israeli gov't approval to build new settlement in Occupied East Jerusalem

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 - 09:36 GMT

Egypt has vehemently condemned an Israeli occupation government approval to build a new settlement in the occupied East Jerusalem (Al Quds), in blatant breach of UNSC resolutions that describe such settlements as a "flagrant violation" of international law and having "no legal validity."

Egypt’s Foreign ministry describes 'nuking Gaza' remarks as 'evidence Israeli decision-makers’ deviation'

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 - 01:42 GMT

A suggestion by an Israeli minister to drop a nuclear bomb on the Gaza Strip offers evidence of the deviation and extremism that has befallen some decision-makers in the Israeli government, Spokesman for the Foreign Ministry Ahmed Abu Zeid said Sunday.

FM Shoukry calls for respecting Sudan's sovereignty, maintaining its institutions

Sun, 22 Oct 2023 - 03:06 GMT

Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry has stressed the importance of respecting the sovereignty of Sudan and maintaining its institutions, unity and the integrity of its territories.

Egypt condemns Israeli escalation in Palestinian territories

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 - 09:24 GMT

Egypt condemned on Wednesday the Israeli escalation in the Palestinian city of Jenin that left six Palestinians dead and others wounded.

Egypt condoles with Libya over victims of ‘Daniel' storm’

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 - 02:00 GMT

Egypt has conveyed its sincere condolences to Libya over the victims of the powerful storm "Daniel".

Egypt remembers innocent victims of terrorism on Int’l Day

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 - 03:02 GMT

Egypt’s Foreign Ministry shed light, Monday on the International Terrorism Victims Day, remembering all innocent victims of terrorism.

Foreign Ministry summons Swedish charge d'affairs in Cairo over repeated desecration of Quran

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 - 09:56 GMT

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Ahmed Abu Zeid said Tuesday that the Swedish charge d'affairs in Cairo to inform him of Egypt's strong condemnation and its full rejection, both the government and people, of the repeated insults to the holy Quran in Sweden.

Egypt welcomes restoring diplomatic representation between Qatar, UAE

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 - 12:28 GMT

Egypt welcomed the announcement of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar on the restoration of diplomatic representation between them by resuming the work at the Embassy of the UAE in Doha, and at the Embassy of Qatar in Abu Dhabi and its consulate in Dubai as of Monday.

Egypt welcomes Libya's 6+6 joint committee to finalize election legal framework

Wed, 24 May 2023 - 09:57 GMT

Egypt welcomed, Wednesday the efforts exerted by the 6+6 committee entrusted by Libya's House of Representatives and High Council of State with formulating electoral laws.

Egypt’s Foreign Ministry announces change in assembly points for evacuating Egyptians from Sudan

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 - 09:34 GMT

The Foreign Ministry on Friday announced a change in the assembly points where Egyptian citizens are evacuated from Sudan.

Foreign Ministry designates hotlines for Egyptians in Sudan

Sun, 23 Apr 2023 - 03:58 GMT

Egypt’s Foreign Ministry on Sunday said that it has designated hotlines for the Egyptian community in Sudan, amid imminent evacuations from the Arab-African country.

Egypt’s FM greets Arab ministers, AL Chief, Turkish counterpart on holy month of Ramadan

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 - 02:41 GMT

"During the calls, the foreign minister expressed his sincere wishes for the Arab and Islamic peoples to enjoy stability and prosperity," said Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Ahmed Abu Zeid in a statement.

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