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The ministry said Egypt remained completely free of Ebola infections and that the risk to citizens is currently low.
The UN health agency said the outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, has not yet met the criteria to be classified as a pandemic emergency.
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi returned back to Egypt on Wednesday after concluding visits to both Kenya and Uganda.
Egypt and Uganda issued a joint statement on the occasion of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s visit to Entebbe on Wednesday.
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptians Abroad, Badr Abdelatty, received Henry Okello, the Ugandan Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, on Sunday.
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi held a phone call on Monday with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni to congratulate him on his victory in the recent presidential elections, according to a statement from the Egyptian Presidency.
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has said Egypt's approach to the Nile water issue is based on historical rights.
The event also included the screening of a documentary showcasing the long-standing historic ties between Egypt and Uganda.
The Egyptian Foreign Minister also reiterated Egypt’s rejection of all unilateral actions that violate international law—particularly in reference to Ethiopia’s unilateral filling and operation of its controversial dam without prior coordination with Egypt and Sudan. Abdelatty affirmed that Egypt will take all necessary measures, in accordance with international law, to safeguard its water security.
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty held a phone call Monday with Ugandan Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Henry Oryem Okello to discuss how to further strengthen Egyptian-Ugandan relations and promote coordination and consultation on issues of mutual interest.
Minister Abdelatty emphasized Egypt’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Uganda, particularly in the political, economic, and security sectors. He also underscored the importance of organizing the second round of political and technical consultations later this month, aimed at advancing the common interests of both nations.
Ugandan Minister of International Relations Henry Oryem Okello pledged on Wednesday not to allow the disruption of the flow of Nile River waters to downstream countries “under any circumstances.”
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Expatiates Affairs Badr Abdelatty held a discussion session Wednesday with Ugandan Minister of International Relations Henry Okello Oripim.
Egypt also aims to share its expertise in electricity and control invasive weeds in Lake Victoria and other Ugandan lakes.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Badr Abdel Aty made Wednesday a phone call to his Ugandan counterpart Jeje Odongo.
Minister of Transport Kamel al-Wazir made the announcement on Wednesday.
“Egypt expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the government and people of the Republic of Uganda, and to the families of the victims of this disgraceful attack, wishing a speedy recovery for the injured,” said Egyptian Foreign Ministry in a statement on Saturday.
The press statement elaborated that the president underscored the great potential of cooperation among Nile Basin countries.
The Minister said that the depth of a well ranges between 20 and 30 meters and it serves about 100 families (about 800 individuals) in one area.
President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi pays a great deal of attention to supporting Egypt’s African brothers in all fields, Minister of Health Hala Zayed said Monday in Uganda.
