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Arab League condemns Israeli escalation against Palestinians in West Bank
Israel has also unleashed settler herds to carry out their aggression against Palestinian civilians and their property as part of the escalating aggression waged by the occupation army and its settlers against the Palestinian people.
Health Minister discuss joint cooperation with African Union delegation
The cooperation aims to increase the manufacture of vaccines on the continent to meet 60% of the demand by 2040
Egypt’s ambassador to Canada showcases national initiatives to strengthen agriculture sector and achieve food security
It is organised by the Canadian Institute for Agrarian Food Policy (CAPI) in collaboration with the Canadian Institute of Global Affairs (CGAI) and the Canadian Alliance for Agri-food Trade (CAFTA).
Germany, US mark Holocaust Remembrance Day
The Holocaust marks the darkest chapter of German history and must never be forgotten. Germany is committed to drawing the lessons from its past for the present and the future. Speaking during the event, German Ambassador Frank Hartmann stressed: “It is our duty as a nation and as humans, to keep the memory alive and make sure that history does not repeat itself. Never forget, and never again. This became a supreme priority of our education, and of our Foreign Policy
EBRD, EU, and GCF offer $175.5m for green economy in Egypt
We are very interested in green financing and Egypt is very good partner in this field, says EU ambassador
Egypt calls for political solution to Ukraine-Russia conflict: Shoukry
We are seeking intensive negotiations to strengthen relations with Egypt: Russian FM
Al-Sisi stresses importance of Egypt-USA strategic partnership
Blinken calls for diplomatic solution to GERD crisis
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 sector
Sweilam calls for directing funds to adaptation, mitigation of climate change effects
Egypt, US have sustainable partnership: Antony Blinken
Blinken met on Sunday with a number of Egyptian youth at the American University in Cairo (AUC), which he said was an ancient institution that had witnessed the training and education of thousands of Egyptians and Americans, and had been a communication platform for years.
Al-Sisi, Armenia president discuss boosting bilateral relations during historic visit
Both presidents address global economic repercussions of Russian-Ukrainian crisis
AfCFTA secretariat, TMA partner to boost trade in Africa
Wamkele Mene, secretary general of AfCFTA, said he expected the partnership to help improve the collective competitiveness of all countries under the continental free trade agreement.
Czechs vote in 2nd round of presidential election
Since postal ballots are not an option, Czechs living abroad could already go to the polls on Thursday so that their votes can make it in time for the final tally on Saturday.
Moscow orders Latvian ambassador to leave Russia within 2 weeks
Latvian Charge d’Affaires Dace Rutka was summoned to the ministry in protest over Latvia’s decision to lower the level of Russian-Latvian diplomatic relations, the ministry said in a statement.
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.”
EU justice ministers discuss cooperation in fighting cross-border crime
“Organized crime has never posed such a threat to the EU and its citizens as it does today,” Sweden’s Minister for Justice Gunnar Strommer said in a press release. “This is particularly true in Sweden. Effective judicial cooperation is therefore crucial as we step up the fight against cross-border crime.”
US invasion of Panama left enduring scars on victims’ families
Trauma still lingers for Panamanians like Ayola whose families died during the invasion, though the National Mourning Day, which was established last March and falls on Dec. 20 each year, offered a welcome occasion to mourn the loss of hundreds of lives.
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 Azerbaijan
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.
Opinion| A glimmer of hope in the Libyan crisis
Cairo embraced the Speaker of the Libyan House of Representatives, Aguila Saleh, and the Head of Libya’s High Council of State, Khaled Al-Mishri. This is before hosting a meeting between the General Commander of the Libyan National Army (LNA), Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, and Chairperson of the Presidential Council, Mohamed Al-Menfi, and then finally between the trio of Haftar, Saleh, and Al-Menfi.
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.
British Embassy in Egypt hosts “The UK Ed Tech School Showcase”
Minister of Education praised the productive cooperation between the ministry and the British Embassy to support education in Egypt
Opinion| Global economic recession hits the world’s rich and poor alike
In an open letter titled “The Ultimate Cost of Wealth,” the world’s rich asserts that there is no point in meeting the global elite in Davos because they are discussing cooperation in a divided world. “We must challenge the root cause of division. This requires standing up for democracy, building cooperation, and taking action to build fairer economies right now – it’s not a problem that can be left to our children to solve,” the letter says.
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.
TSFE signs EGP 2bn agreements with B Investments in healthcare sector
The first agreement provides that TSFE shall invest EGP 100m in healthcare projects.
AECID, NCCPIM & TIP hold training for Egyptian prosecutors on migration governance
Spanish, Egyptian prosecutors exchange knowledge in managing complex transnational cases
UN envoy urges international support for Libya
Bathily made the remarks after attending a consultative meeting of the Arab foreign ministers on Sunday in the Libyan capital Tripoli, during which issues of common concern were discussed.