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Egypt, Gulf Cooperation Council discuss regional issues, draft cooperation work plan

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 - 12:52 GMT

Assistant to the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Arab Affairs Ambassador Alaa Mousa co-chaired Monday a meeting of senior officials from the foreign ministries in Egypt and Gulf Cooperation Council's member states.

UNHCR’s Grandi appeals for support for Egypt as it hosts refugees fleeing Sudan

Tue, 30 May 2023 - 03:23 GMT

More than 170,000 people have entered Egypt since the conflict started on 15 April.

Egyptian, Syrian ministers discuss cooperation on civil society, empowerment of vulnerable groups

Sun, 28 May 2023 - 04:04 GMT

Minister of Social Solidarity Nevine al-Qabbaj received Friday Syrian counterpart Loai Emad El Din al-Menaged.

UN High Commissioner for Refugees visits Egypt to discuss cooperation amid Sudanese crisis

Sun, 28 May 2023 - 10:50 GMT

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, arrived in Egypt on an official three-day visit from 27 – 29 May.

Egyptian FM meets with Special Envoy for Syria in Geneva

Thu, 25 May 2023 - 02:11 GMT

That is to discuss the gradual resolution of the crisis adopting the approach of a step for a step.

Egypt calls Ethiopian statement 'desperate attempt to sabotage Arab-African relations'

Wed, 24 May 2023 - 10:51 GMT

The ambassador pointed out that the statement included falsehoods pertinent to the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).

Amid Sudanese crisis: UNHCR supports Egyptian Red Crescent with over LE50M

Tue, 23 May 2023 - 09:21 GMT

The partnership supports the ERC's response on borders.

Egypt, Oman sign MoUs on taxation, financial policies

Mon, 22 May 2023 - 01:03 GMT

Also, an Egyptian-Omani Business Forum was held to acquaint the Egyptian business community with investment opportunities in the neighboring Arab state.

Commander of Egyptian Naval Force holds talks with Saudi, Qatari counterparts

Mon, 22 May 2023 - 11:14 GMT

Commander of the Egyptian Naval Force Admiral Ashraf Atwa met his Saudi counterpart Fahd Bin Abdallah al-Ghefeily, and his Qatari counterpart Abdallah Hassan al-Seleity.

Egyptian FM convenes with four Arab counterparts in Jeddah

Thu, 18 May 2023 - 11:36 GMT

The ministers conferred over regional and international developments, including the updates of the Saudi Arabia-Iran deal signed in March.

Egypt's FM attends 1st meeting of Arab Ministerial Contact Group on Sudan

Wed, 17 May 2023 - 06:47 GMT

The group was formed upon a decree by the Council of the Arab League during its extraordinary session on May 7.

Egyptian FM delivers message from President Sisi to Chadian chief of state

Mon, 08 May 2023 - 03:00 GMT

President Deby expressed his deep appreciation for the Egyptian chief of state for sending the minister of foreign affairs to Chad in this timing where Sudan is experiencing a very dire security and political challenge.

Egypt's Suez Canal exempts ship rescuing oil tanker in Yemen from fare

Mon, 08 May 2023 - 11:53 GMT

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced Sunday that the Suez Canal Authority had exempted the rescue ship heading to Yemen to carry out the salvage of the ageing oil tanker FSO Safer from the crossing fare.

Egypt welcomes launching of preliminary talks between Sudanese warring parties in Saudi Arabia

Sun, 07 May 2023 - 10:23 GMT

The statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed hope that the meetings would produce a comprehensive permanent ceasefire.

Egypt's Sameh Shokry contacts Sudan's Burhan, Dagalo amid deadly conflict

Thu, 04 May 2023 - 06:38 GMT

The minister underscored Egypt's deep concern about the persistence of military confrontations, which has incurred deaths among civilians.

Egypt's FM makes phone calls to 7 counterparts ahead of meeting on Syria, Sudan

Thu, 04 May 2023 - 04:48 GMT

The meeting is scheduled for May 7.

U.S. Secretary of State makes phone call to Egyptian foreign minister

Tue, 02 May 2023 - 07:23 GMT

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken made Tuesday a phone call to Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry.

Egyptian FM, Josep Borrell confer over conflict in Sudan

Tue, 02 May 2023 - 06:27 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry received Tuesday a phone call from High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell.

Egyptian FM flies to Jordan to participate in meeting on Syria

Sun, 30 Apr 2023 - 09:49 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry is heading Sunday to the Jordanian capital, Amman, to take part in the meeting of a committee, having as members Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq, on Syria.

Egypt receives 16K foreign evacuees of 50 nationalities from Sudan

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 - 03:13 GMT

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced Thursday the reception of 16,000 non-Egyptians from Sudan through urban crossings.

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