Egypt condemns assassination of 2 female judges in Afghanistan
In recent weeks, Afghanistan has witnessed series of assassinations that have targeted media, political figures, as well as human rights defenders
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Arab Parliament accuses HRW of distorting human rights situation in region
Organisation’s information based on lies and misinformation, says Al-Asoumi
Egypt condemns Israel’s approval for 780 new settlement units in West Bank
Egypt has condemned the Israeli authorities’ approval of a project to construct 780 new settlement units in the occupied West Bank, as a new violation of international law. Ahmed Hafez, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, reiterated Egypt’s total rejection of the continued settlement in the occupied Palestinian territories, including in East Jerusalem. He …
AU honours President Al-Sisi for his role in launching Africa’s Free Trade Area
In recognition of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi’s efforts to launch the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) earlier this month, the African Union (AU) organised a ceremony honouring the Egyptian President.
Arab Parliament condemns withholding COVID-19 vaccine from Palestinian prisoners in Israeli detention
Al-Asoumi calls on international community to provide legal protection for Palestinian prisoners
12 Egyptian drivers detained in Sudan return home safely
Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday brought home 12 Egyptian drivers who were detained in the Northern state in Sudan.
Egypt, Croatia Foreign Ministers discuss bilateral relations over phone
Shoukry stresses Egypt’s interest in strengthening economic, trade relations between two countries
Egypt condemns Israeli approval for new settlement construction in West Bank
Such steps undermine chances for two-state solution to long-running Palestinian-Israeli conflict: Egypt’s Foreign Ministry
Arab League holds expanded meeting with mission heads
The Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit held an expanded meeting, on Tuesday, with the heads of the League’s missions abroad. The meeting came as part of the General Secretariat’s efforts to develop the activity and performance of its foreign missions. It also aims to maximise the bilateral and multilateral relations that link the League …
Work ongoing to fulfil human rights obligations, “no opinion detainees in Egypt”: Shoukry
New US Administration, under Joe Biden, should assess human rights situation based on groups representing Egyptians, rather than groups targeting Egypt
Quartet meeting in Cairo to advance Middle East peace process
Participants will urge Palestinian, Israeli sides to resume negotiation to reach comprehensive political settlement based on two-state solution
2 Egyptians held hostage on boat in Nigeria return home
Egypt affirms priority of protecting all expatriates, says Foreign Ministry
Shoukry, Israeli counterpart discuss preparations for Quartet meeting
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry has held a telephone meeting with his Israeli counterpart, Gabi Ashkenazi, in preparation for a Quartet meeting in the coming days.
Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia agree to hold 1-week of GERD negotiations
They also agreed that the new round of GERD talks will be held in the presence of observers and experts appointed by the African Union Commission.
Tunisian authorities detain 2 Egyptian fishing boats
Two Egyptian fishing boats have been detained by Tunisia after entering the latter’s territorial waters, according to Ambassador Amr Mahmoud Abbas, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Consular Affairs and Egyptians Abroad.
Egypt says Ethiopian statements on its internal affairs unacceptable
Egypt’s Foreign Ministry Spokersperson Ahmed Hafez said statements made by Ethiopian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson on Egypt were “flagrant transgression.”
Egypt says good intentions only condition for reconciliation with Qatar
Good intentions are the only condition to achieve true reconciliation and restore relations between the Arab Quartet (Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Bahrian) and Qatar, according to Egypt’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ahmed Hafez.
Egypt summons Ethiopia’s Chargé d’Affairs in Cairo over external interference
Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned, on Wednesday, the Ethiopian Chargé d’Affairs in Cairo, to provide clarifications about recent statements by the Ethiopian Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson regarding the Egyptian internal affairs.
Egypt, Arab League denounce Aden Airport attack in Yemen
Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the Arab League, condemned in the strongest terms the bombing that struck Aden Airport on Wednesday, shortly after the plane carrying members of the new Yemeni government landed in the area.
Egypt’s Foreign Ministry summons Ethiopia chargé d’affaires in Cairo
Egypt Foreign Ministry summons, on Wednesday, Ethiopia chargé d’affaires in Cairo over Addis Ababa’s recent remarks regarding Egyptian internal affairs
Foreign Ministry follows investigations into Egyptian teacher’s murder in Saudi Arabia
Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs is closely following investigations into the murder of Egyptian teacher Hani Abdel Tawab Saad in Saudi Arabia.
Egypt, Japan Foreign Ministers tackle bilateral relations, regional issues
The meeting also tackled advancing bilateral economic, investment, and commercial relations, especially since Japan is Egypt’s largest development partner
Egypt extends condolences to Pakistan over deadly military helicopter crash
A military helicopter which had gone out on a rescue mission and crashed in mountainous northern Pakistan, causing the death of four people
Foreign Minister, Syrian Tomorrow Movement head discuss Syrian crisis
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry received, on Thursday, head of the Syrian Tomorrow Movement Sheikh Ahmed Al-Garba, to discuss developments in the Syrian crisis and ways to settle it based on Security Council Resolution No. 2254.
‘We reject any international arrangements, appreciate Egyptian efforts towards unity, sovereignty’: Libyan Delegation
At the conclusion of its visit to Cairo, the southern Libyan delegation has praised Egypt’s tireless efforts to support and encourage unity in Libya, and restore its sovereignty, security, and stability.
We are coordinating with Tunisian authorities to return detained fishermen home: Foreign Ministry
Ambassador Amr Mahmoud Abbas, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Consular Affairs and Egyptians Abroad, has revealed that Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs is continuing to monitor developments regarding an Egyptian fishing boat which was seized by the Tunisian navy.
Arab Parliament demands international rejection of Israel bill to legalise West Bank outposts
Israel’s Knesset approved draft law obliging ministries in Israel to supply all outposts in the occupied West Bank with the infrastructure services
Egyptian Embassy in Beijing organises virtual meeting on Grand Renaissance Dam
The Egyptian Embassy in Beijing has organised a virtual meeting between the Egyptian team leading negotiations on the Renaissance Dam, and Assistant to the Chinese Foreign Minister Deng Li. The Egyptian side reviewed the developments in the negotiations. Mohamed Abdel Aaty, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, stated earlier this week that Egypt is ready …
UN declares 4 February as International Day of Human Fraternity
The United Nations General Assembly, acting without a vote, has adopted a resolution proclaiming 4 February as the International Day of Human Fraternity. The resolution aims to promote interreligious and intercultural dialogue. The Egyptian mission to the United Nations in New York, in cooperation with delegations from the United Arab Emirates and other friendly countries, …
Delegation from southern Libya visits Cairo to discuss UN-led political talks
Visit aims to discuss efforts to support stability in Libya, combat foreign interference that aim to undermine unity and integrity of Libyan territories