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Hamas says EU sanctions decision ‘unjust and biased toward Israeli narrative’

Sat, 30 May 2026 - 02:13 GMT

The EU said on Friday it had imposed sanctions on 10 members of Hamas’ Politburo, freezing their assets, imposing travel bans, and banning the provision of funds or economic resources to them directly or indirectly.

Minister of Agriculture receives delegation from EU and Italian Agency for Development Cooperation

Fri, 08 May 2026 - 07:29 GMT

Alaa Farouk, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, received a delegation comprising representatives from the EU-KAFI Programme, the European Union, and the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) in Cairo

El-Sisi stresses Gulf security concerns must be reflected in any Iran deal

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 - 03:55 GMT

Speaking at a consultative meeting with Arab and EU leaders in Nicosia, Cyprus, on Friday, El-Sisi stressed that the security of Arab countries is an integral part of Egypt’s national security.

EU rejects imposing fees on Strait of Hormuz: says It threatens international maritime order

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 - 01:03 GMT

The European Union has announced its categorical rejection of any proposals to impose transit fees or charges on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

FM receives deputy secretary-general of European External Action Service

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 - 11:30 GMT

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty received Charles Friis, Deputy Secretary-General of the European External Action Service for Peace, Security, and Defence, on Tuesday.

EU urges members to ease gas storage target to 80% as Iran war drives price shock

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 - 08:23 GMT

EU urges easing gas storage goal to 80% as Iran war lifts prices, aiming to avoid costly panic buying ahead of winter.

Cairo’s Pivotal Moment: How is Egypt Converting the Gaza Ceasefire into a Political Roadmap

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 - 08:37 GMT

Egypt and President El-Sisi steer Gaza ceasefire: Cairo hosts factions, backs technocrats, opens aid corridors and crossings.

Sisi: EU-Egypt Summit should mark a genuine start to deeper strategic partnership

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 - 07:49 GMT

Sisi took part in a working dinner held in his honor on Wednesday on the sidelines of the first-ever EU-Egypt summit in the Belgian capital, Brussels

Egypt urges global pressure on Israel to open all Gaza crossings for aid, end starvation policy

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 - 02:24 GMT

Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty conveyed Egypt’s position in separate phone calls with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot.

Egypt warns ‘Greater Israel’ remarks fuel regional instability in talks with EU, France

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 - 12:46 GMT

Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty conveyed Egypt’s position during separate phone calls with European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot.

EU, 9 countries issue joint call to end Gaza war after Israeli takeover plan

Sat, 09 Aug 2025 - 07:36 GMT

The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, and the foreign ministers of these nine countries warned that the Israeli plan “will aggravate the catastrophic humanitarian situation, endanger the lives of the hostages, and further risk the mass displacement of civilians.”

FM heads to Brussels to participate in EU-Southern Neighborhood ministerial meeting

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 - 09:22 GMT

Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigration Badr Abdelatty on Monday left for Brussels to participate in the fifth ministerial meeting of foreign ministers of the European Union (EU) and the Southern Neighborhood countries.

Al-Mashat: EU’s recent MFA plays critical role in driving reforms

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 - 02:56 GMT

Minister of Planning, Rania Al-Mashat, highlighted the critical role of the MFA in driving these reforms and pointed to the forthcoming launch of a €1.8 billion EU-backed investment guarantee mechanism.

FM Abdelatty praises Cyprus' support for Egypt in EU Institutions

Wed, 21 May 2025 - 10:05 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs Badr Abdelatty praised Cyprus' support for Egypt in various European Union (EU) institutions, particularly with regard to the European financial package provided to Egypt.

EU to review trade ties with Israel amid ‘frustration’ over Gaza war conduct

Fri, 09 May 2025 - 12:27 GMT

They will convene on May 20 to address the situation, particularly in light of Israel's blockade of humanitarian aid, which has forced aid organizations to close community soup kitchens due to depleted supplies.

EU reiterates support to Arab-backed Egyptian plan to rebuild Gaza

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 - 07:19 GMT

“It is a serious plan for discussions on the future of Gaza and we will be discussing these ideas with our Arab partners,” Kallas said at the annual UN Security Council session on EU-UN cooperation on Tuesday.

Egypt aspires EU would continue to provide humanitarian aid to Gaza: FM

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 - 11:24 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Badr Abdelatty, and High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas discussed Monday over the phone Gaza reconstruction plan.

Egypt and the EU to Launch €1.8 Billion Investment Guarantee Initiative

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 - 10:39 GMT

This initiative seeks to activate €1.8 billion in investment guarantees, aiming to attract up to €5 billion in investments to support green transition sectors and other key priority areas.

Egyptian president, EU commissioner discuss illegal migration, Middle East crises

Sun, 02 Mar 2025 - 11:22 GMT

President Abdel Fatah El-Sisi received Sunday EU Commissioner for the Mediterranean Dubravka Suica.

Egypt looks forward to France, EU support to its Gaza reconstruction plan

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 - 02:00 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Badr Abdelatty and his French counterpart Jean-Noel Barrot discussed Sunday over the phone bilateral relations and regional updates.

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