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Health Minister discuss joint cooperation with African Union delegationÂ
The cooperation aims to increase the manufacture of vaccines on the continent to meet 60% of the demand by 2040

EBRD, EU, and GCF offer $175.5m for green economy in EgyptÂ
We are very interested in green financing and Egypt is very good partner in this field, says EU ambassador Â

Egypt calls for political solution to Ukraine-Russia conflict: Shoukry
We are seeking intensive negotiations to strengthen relations with Egypt: Russian FM

Egyptian Foreign Minister heads to Moscow
Ahmed Abu Zeid, the spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry, said that Minister Shoukry is scheduled to meet with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of industry and Trade Denis Manturov, and Secretary General of the Russian National Security Council Nikolai Patrushev, to discuss several issues of mutual interest.

Finance Ministry to launch 26 tenders for T-bills, bonds worth EGP 325.75bn in February
Government aims to borrow about EGP 1.055trn in 3Q FY2023

Irrigation Minister, German ambassador discuss joint cooperation in water sectorÂ
Sweilam calls for directing funds to adaptation, mitigation of climate change effects

Al-Sisi, Armenia president discuss boosting bilateral relations during historic visit
Both presidents address global economic repercussions of Russian-Ukrainian crisis

UN chief calls for actions to stop online hate speech, extremism
“The online world is one of the main reasons that hate speech, extreme ideologies and misinformation are disseminating so fast around the world,” said the UN chief, calling on all those involved to do more to stop the spread, and set up enforceable “guardrails.”

Premium International to issue securitised bonds worth EGP 200m by end-February
Company’s financial facilities record EGP 1.9bn during 2022, it aims to double the figure this year: Antaky

Health Minister inspects 5 hospitals in Cairo, Qalubeya governorates
Ministry stresses need to continue anti-coronavirus vaccine roll-out

Egypt, Azerbaijan leaders discuss boosting bilateral relations in Baku
Al-Sisi becomes first Egyptian president to visit AzerbaijanÂ

US Secretary of State in Cairo to advance strategic partnership with Egypt
The visit will address several discussions on current issues at the regional and international levels, especially the repercussions of the Russian-Ukrainian crisis, as well as the global economic crisis.

Egypt, India elevate ties to strategic partnership
Egypt’s Al-Sisi arrived in Delhi on Tuesday on a three-day visit and is the chief guest of India’s Republic Day celebrations.

Al-Sisi heads to New Delhi to participate as chief guest in India’s 74th Republic Day celebration
Bassam Radi, the spokesperson of the presidency, said that the invitation of Al-Sisi as the main guest of honour for this event reflects the great rapprochement between the two countries, and the high appreciation that India has for Egypt’s leadership, government and people.

AECID, NCCPIM & TIP hold training for Egyptian prosecutors on migration governance
Spanish, Egyptian prosecutors exchange knowledge in managing complex transnational cases

Al-Azhar strongly condemns Qurâan burning in Sweden
Al-Azhar calls for preventing politicisation of âfreedom of expressionâ, stopping violation of Muslim sanctities

Al-Sisi witnesses 71st Police Day celebration
There is conspiracy to destroy police so that state could fall down, says Al-Sisi

US commits additional $25m to expand career centres to Egyptian public universities
The fund will be allocated through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in cooperation with the American University in Cairo (AUC) and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

Al-Sisi stresses importance of consultation with Italy to address challenges in Mediterranean region
All major parties interested in Libya must cooperate: Italian FM

Shoukry meets new ECFA board to discuss Egypt’s relations with strategic partners
Ahmed Abu Zeid, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said that the meeting came within the framework of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs ‘ keenness to interact with think tanks and expand the circle of consultation and exchange of views on various issues related to Egyptian foreign policy.

Irrigation Minister visits Sudan to discuss bilateral water cooperationÂ
Itâs Sweilam first visit to Sudan since he assumed position in August 2022

Egypt’s Al-Sisi directs expediting support for orphans, children and youth who lack family care
Egyptâs President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi followed up on the efforts to protect vulnerable groups of orphans, children and youth who lack family care and directed to expedite the completion of the alternative care bill, which provides all means of protection for them. This came during Al-Sisiâs meeting on Saturday, with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, and …

Health Ministry increases hearing referral hospitals and centres to 34Â
466,241 children were transferred for re-examination by conducting a confirmatory test

Egypt’s Al-Sisi participates in Abu Dhabi âfraternal meetingâ to discuss joint Arab actionÂ
Participants include leaders of UAE, Egypt, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, and JordanÂ

Egypt, Palestine, and Jordan discuss developments of âPalestinian causeâ
Leaders of three countries stress necessity of preserving legitimate Palestinian rights Â

We aim to improve quality of service in medical facilities: Health MinisterÂ
Minister directs to provide qualified, trained human cadres to work in relevant departments

Egyptian-Chinese talks in Cairo on Sunday at level of foreign ministers
During the meeting, Shoukry and his Chinese counterpart will discuss the distinguished relations between Cairo and Beijing and ways to strengthen them in various fields, in addition to regional and international issues of common concern.

Egypt’s President follows up on Tahya Misr Fund’s role in supporting social protection programmes
Al-Sisi continuously directs fund to enhance activities in partnership with government, civil society, private sector

Shoukry heads to Riyadh for political consultation meeting with Saudi Arabia
This is based on the close historical and fraternal relations between the two countries, and in connection with their continuous efforts to strengthen Arab solidarity in the face of current challenges.

Egypt to receive second tranche of 46-month IMF loan next MarchÂ
IMF downgrades Egyptâs economic growth forecast to 4% in FY2023