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FM: Egypt encourages regular migration tracks for skilled workers

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 - 12:39 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty met on Wednesday Dutch Minister of Asylum and Emigration Marjolein Faber on the sidelines of the 2nd ministerial meeting of the Khartoum Process.

FM urges IOM to support Egypt on hosting large numbers of migrants

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 - 12:57 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Badr Abdelatty began his visit to Geneva by meeting Monday Secretary-General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Amy Pope.

Egypt aspires for European Parliament's endorsement of 2nd tranche of financial assistance: FM to MEPs

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 - 01:11 GMT

Minister Abdelatty held a visit to the European Parliament's headquarters in Strasbourg Tuesday.

Migration represents challenge to Egypt, EU: FM to High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 - 11:38 GMT

During his visit to Brussels, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Badr Abdelatty met Monday EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas.

Egypt, Germany sign project implementation contract of Center for Jobs, Migration and Reintegration

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 - 01:37 GMT

The center's mission is offering legal migration opportunities for qualified Egyptian youth, and reducing illegal migration by providing alternatives.

President Sisi, European Parliament Chief discuss migration, counterterrorism issues

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 - 07:05 GMT

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.

Egyptian FM convenes with European ambassadors to discuss key areas of cooperation

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 - 07:01 GMT

The minister stressed the importance of the reflection of the strategic partnership agreement signed in March on political, economic, and trade relations.

Insight into adapting to climate change in Egypt

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 - 06:14 GMT

To better understand how Egypt can adapt, research center EUMENA organized Sunday a workshop on what needs to be done.

Egypt ready to transfer to Iraq experience on providing care to migrants, maintaining ties with expats

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 - 03:06 GMT

Minister Gabro expressed appreciation to Egypt for facilitating the voluntary return of Iraqi refugees to Iraq, and for the speed of issuing all types of visas to Iraqis wanting to visit Egypt.

300 refugees to relocate from Egypt to Portugal through deal with IOM

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 - 02:08 GMT

They also discussed innovative ideas to facilitate the moving of skilled labor.

CAPMAS to launch national survey of international migration in Egypt

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 - 09:33 GMT

The implementation of this survey reflects European interest in the issue of international migration. The Statistical Committee of the European Union (Eurostat) has initiated a project to monitor migration from Mediterranean countries to EU countries through specialized surveys.

FM, EU commissioner discuss assisted return of Egypt-hosted illegal migrants

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 - 11:46 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expats Badr Abdelatty and EU Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson met in Cairo on Monday.

Egypt, EU hold 4th round of high-level dialogue on migration

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 - 09:39 GMT

The last three rounds took place in December 2017, June 2019, and November 2021.

Egyptian Interior Minister issues decree to deport 4 Syrians

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 - 11:54 GMT

The Egyptian gazette published Monday a decree issued by the minister of interior to deport four Syrian nationals.

June 30: Egypt's success in combating illegal migration

Sun, 23 Jun 2024 - 09:32 GMT

June 30: People's Will and National Progress

Egypt in talks to establish Dutch migration center

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 - 10:20 GMT

Minister Gendi noted that the center would help learn more about the needs of the Dutch labor market.

Egypt begins chairmanship term of 'Khartoum Process' concerned with migration

Thu, 02 May 2024 - 12:14 GMT

Germany handed over the chairmanship of the Khartoum Process to Egypt.

International assistance not compatible with Egypt's efforts on migration governance: FM

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 - 03:36 GMT

The minister underscored that Egypt was facing increasing inflow of migrants who were fleeing conflicts, economic downturn, and climate change impact.

Egypt extends deadline for illegal migrants to apply on residence

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 - 01:42 GMT

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) estimated in 2022 that the number of migrants in Egypt had hit 9,115,929 belonging to 133 countries.

EU proposes €7.4B-bundle of financial support, investments targeted at Egypt

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 - 12:51 GMT

The plan's duration is between 2024 and 2027.

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