counterterrorism
The meeting, held on Wednesday and Thursday, brings together representatives of relevant ministries and agencies from Arab countries, as well as officials from the specialized departments of the Arab League General Secretariat and concerned regional institutions.
What followed was not a single phase of reconstruction, but a sustained, decades-long effort to transform Sinai from a contested frontier into an integrated part of the Egyptian state.
Egypt and Pakistan launched the joint “Raad-2” drill, bringing together paratroopers and special forces.
Egypt and Italy discuss deeper security cooperation as Tawfiq meets Piantedosi in Rome, focus on illegal migration.
Police Day marks Ismailia 1952 and honors police sacrifices that protect Egypt’s security, stability, and progress.
Egypt marks Police Day, honoring Ismailia 1952 and police sacrifices that safeguard stability and progress.
During the meeting, there was emphasis on supporting Egypt's diligent efforts to prevent illegal migration, considering the country Europe’s first line of defense, especially that Egypt hosts over 9 million foreigners due to the current regional crises at a time when Egypt incurs an estimated loss of 7 billion dollars in Suez Canal revenues in 2024 caused by Houthi attacks on commercial ships in Bab al-Mandab, in light of the ongoing war in Gaza.
The CEN-SAD Executive Secretary in Chad, Abdelatty highlighted the importance of fostering regional cooperation to address shared challenges, particularly in combating terrorism, illegal migration, and building the security capacities of member states.
In a joint press conference with his Malian counterpart, Abdoulaye Diop, Abdelatty stated that Egypt has successfully developed a model for combating terrorism, which can be emulated by other countries. This model focuses on several key areas, including security and social and economic strategies. The approach comprises providing job opportunities for young people, dismantling extremist ideologies, and cutting off the financial support that sustains terrorist organizations.
Abdelatty stressed Egypt’s commitment to supporting the capacities of national institutions in Burkina Faso
The two ministers discussed ways of strengthening bilateral cooperation, especially at the economic level and attracting investments, said Egyptian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Ahmed Au Zeid in a statement on Friday.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry met Monday with his Somalian counterpart Absher Omar Gamea to confer over bolstering bilateral relations and coordination on matters of mutual interest.
The workshop is taking place on May 23-25.
The Egyptian Armed Forces announced Sunday targeting a number of terrorist hideouts in North Sinai over the past three days.
As for the files discussed, Rady said that the two sides tackled the latest developments of the Palestinian cause as the US Advisor’s visit coincides with the assassination of Palestinian Journalist Sherine Abu Aqleh, as the Israeli occupation forces fatally shot Abu Aqleh while on duty.
“It was agreed to continue regular bilateral consultation and coordination between the two sides on issues of common interest to the two friendly countries,” said Rady.
The terror attack was launched Saturday against a water lifting plant on the eastern bank of the Suez Canal in Sinai, killing 11 military men and injuring five.
President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi, commander-in-chief of the Egyptian Army, chaired Sunday the meeting of the Supreme Council of the Egyptian Armed Forces.
Okasha pointed out that the impact of terrorism that hit Egypt over the past decades has been extended, complex and deep on all segments of the society.
Egypt-based Maat for Peace, Development and Human Rights issued Wednesday its monthly report dubbed "Lens of Terror Operations on the African Continent" for March 2022.
