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Kouchouk highlights EU’s key role as economic partner, shares intent to boost EU investments

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 - 02:13 GMT

The minister noted that upcoming financial policies are expected to significantly influence risk management and economic competitiveness

Investment, regional conflicts on top of talks of Egyptian, German presidents in Cairo

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 - 01:44 GMT

President Steinmeier's current visit to Egypt is the first by a German president in 25 years.

EU Commissioner for Home Affairs visits UNHCR Egypt registration office

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 - 11:19 GMT

European Union Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson began her official trip to Egypt earlier this week by visiting the registration office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Cairo.

EU grants €5.4M to UNICEF to provide essential services to over 100K Palestinian Children evacuated to Egypt

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 - 10:32 GMT

Services will also be provided to their caregivers and adult patients.

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

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 - 12:46 GMT

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

Josep Borrell visits Egypt, holds talks on Gaza War with President Sisi

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 - 02:43 GMT

The Egyptian president underlined that a ceasefire agreement was essential to end the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

EU’s Borrell to hold meeting with Sisi in Cairo, visit Rafah amid Gaza war

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 - 11:03 GMT

Borrell will make a visit to Egypt on Monday, where he will hold talks with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and travel to Rafah city near the Gaza border

Egypt secures €1B funding from European Union

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 - 10:26 GMT

This soft loan, which is expected to be disbursed before the end of the year, offers long repayment terms and low interest rates.

Egypt, EU to implement €8M program to support industry

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 - 01:22 GMT

The agreement, orchestrated to span 60 months, will be executed through the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) in conjunction with the Ministries of Industry, Investment, and Foreign Trade, alongside the EU.

Egypt's planning min. discusses 'Macro-Financial Assistance' with EU ambassador

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 - 12:34 GMT

The meeting is the first since the merger of the ministries of planning and international cooperation.

Egyptian FM makes phone call to Josep Borrell on Middle East crisis

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 - 12:15 GMT

The minister reiterated the salience of ending the war in Gaza as it is being the main drive behind the stretching of escalation in the Middle East.

Egyptian, Croatian FMs hold talks on future joint events

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 - 01:30 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expats Badr Abdel Aty received Wednesday a phone call from Croatian counterpart Gordan Grlic Radman.

Egyptian, French FMs confer over Gaza War, Sudan crisis

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 - 12:44 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expats Badr Abdel Aty received Tuesday a phone call from French counterpart Stephane Sejourne.

Egyptian, German FMs discuss Middle East crises

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 - 11:35 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expats Badr Abdel Aty received Wednesday a phone call from his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock.

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

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 - 10:39 GMT

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

Egypt aims to boost FDI by 15% in fiscal year 2024/2025

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 - 01:13 GMT

Hossam Heiba, CEO of the Egyptian General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI), announced the ambitious target, stating that FDI reached $6 billion in the first half of the previous fiscal year. He added that a recent deal in Ras El-Hekma is expected to further increase the final figure for 2023-2024.

Egypt-EU investment conference witnesses signing of 29 agreements worth €49B with European companies: PM

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 - 11:59 GMT

He emphasized Egypt's commitment to its economic reform program and its deep belief in strengthening the partnership with the EU.

Top EU official: time ripe for Israel to accept criticism

Sat, 25 May 2024 - 09:39 GMT

Borrel further called on Israel to accept some criticism.

Egyptian, Greek FMs hold consultations on economic ties, regional crises

Mon, 20 May 2024 - 03:49 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry held talks Monday with his Greek counterpart Giorgos Gerapetritis during his visit to Athens.

Egyptian FM comments on Peace Treaty with Israel after Rafah Border Crossing crisis

Sun, 12 May 2024 - 02:09 GMT

That was during a joint press conference with his Slovenian counterpart Tanja Fajon in Cairo.

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