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Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt
Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt |

President El-Sisi Holds Meeting on “Future of Egypt” Authority Projects

President El-Sisi gave directives to provide all forms of support for these projects as part of the state's plan to expand agricultural land and increase agricultural production

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Advisor to the President for Urban Planning, Major General Amir Sayed Ahmed; Head of the Armed Forces Financial Affairs Authority, Lieutenant General Ahmed El-Shazly; Head of the Armed Forces Engineering Authority, Major General Ahmed Al-Azzazi; and Executive Director of the "Future of Egypt"…

Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation - Egypt
Source: Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation - Egypt |

Dr. Rania Al-Mashat Discusses with the Japanese Ambassador in Cairo the Implementation Plan for the Outcomes of Her Visit to Japan

The meeting also addressed how Egypt can benefit from Japan’s distinguished expertise in artificial intelligence, and cooperation with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, held a meeting at the ministry’s headquarters in the New Administrative Capital with Japan's Ambassador to Cairo, IWAI Fumio. The discussion focused on the executive plan for the outcomes and recommendations from H.E.’s visit to Japan in December…

Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt
Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt |

President El-Sisi Meets the Commander-in-Chief of Libya’s National Army

President El-Sisi confirmed Egypt’s commitment to ensuring the unity and cohesion of Libya’s national institutions

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan National Army, Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, in the presence of Head of General Intelligence Service, Major General Hassan Rashad. Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El Shennawy, stated that the meeting highlighted the special characteristics of Egyptian-Libyan relations. President El-Sisi…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar |

Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Holds Phone Call with Egyptian Foreign Minister

During the call, they discussed bilateral cooperation relations and ways to support and enhance them, emphasizing the continued coordination between the two countries

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani on Friday held a phone call with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs of the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt. Dr. Badr Abdel Aati. During the call, they discussed bilateral cooperation…

Amnesty International
Source: Amnesty International |

Egypt: Prominent human rights defender Hossam Bahgat summoned for interrogations

The Egyptian authorities have a long-standing history of harassing Hossam Bahgat and EIPR’s staff

Responding to the news that the prominent rights activist Hossam Bahgat has been summoned to appear before Egypt’s Supreme State Security Prosecution (SSSP) on 19 January, for questioning over unknown allegations in relation to a new case against him, Amnesty International’s Egypt researcher, Mahmoud Shalaby said: “Hossam Bahgat, the head…

Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation - Egypt
Source: Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation - Egypt |

Al-Mashat Inaugurates the Subcommittee Meeting on Transport, Environment, and Energy as part of the Strategic Partnership with the European Union.

The meeting reviewed the achievements since the eighth meeting of the Subcommittee on Transport, Environment, and Energy, which was held in February 2023

H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, inaugurated the ninth meeting of the Subcommittee on Transport, Environment, and Energy between Egypt and the European Union, chaired by the Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, within the framework of the strategic partnership between…

Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt
Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt |

Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets President of United Arab Emirates

The meeting covered regional developments and ways to restore security and stability in the region

Today, the President of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, welcomed President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi at Abu Dhabi International Airport. Following the reception ceremony, the two presidents held a meeting to discuss bilateral relations and ways to strengthen them to achieve the interests of both countries…

Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt
Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt |

President El-Sisi Heads to Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE)

President El-Sisi and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed will also discuss ways to foster closer bilateral cooperation to fulfill the aspirations of their brotherly peoples

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi heads to the capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, where he will meet with President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said the two…

Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt
Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt |

Statement by Mediators on Gaza Ceasefire

The Arab Republic of Egypt, the State of Qatar and the United States of America affirm that their policy, as guarantors of this agreement, is to ensure that all three stages will be fully implemented by both parties

The Arab Republic of Egypt, the State of Qatar and the United States of America announce that the two parties of the conflict in Gaza have reached an agreement to release hostages in exchange of prisoners and return to sustainable calm, ultimately achieving a permanent ceasefire between the parties. The…

Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
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Egypt: Special Rapporteur concerned about use of anti-terrorism legislation against human rights defenders

The Special Rapporteur is in contact with the authorities of Egypt on this issue and has urged them to meet their international human rights obligations

An independent human rights expert today expressed concern about the continued application of anti-terrorism legislation in Egypt to imprison human rights defenders. “Although there has been some progress with the release of some detainees and the development of a national human rights strategy, Egypt persists in routinely misusing counter-terrorism legislation…