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In meeting with UK minister: Egyptian FM stresses importance of implementing Security Council resolutions on Gaza

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 - 01:30 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry met Thursday with UK Minister of State for the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia, Commonwealth and United Nations Tariq Ahmad.

UN Security Council adopts ceasefire resolution in Gaza after nearly 170 days of war

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 - 03:17 GMT

The United Nations Security Council succussed on Monday to adopt a resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza after nearly 170 days of war.

UN Secretary General affirms blocking of aid trucks in Gaza beyond Egyptian borders

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 - 03:17 GMT

The UN secretary general pointed out that his visit to Egypt during Ramadan was an expression of solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.

Egypt launches National Strategy for Early Childhood Development 2024 – 2029

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 - 03:50 GMT

The strategy will help spare 10 million children the risk of not reaching their full potential.

Egyptian FM, UN Special Envoy for Syria discuss coordination on forming constitutional committee

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 - 03:37 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry met Monday with UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pederson in Geneva.

Egyptian FM meets with U.S. Special Envoy for Middle East Humanitarian Issues

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 - 04:27 GMT

Minister Shokry raised the matter of the decision made by a number of countries to suspend funding to the UNRWA in the middle of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Egyptian minister demands easing rules of aid delivery to Gaza, financial resources

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 - 04:43 GMT

Minister of Social Solidarity Nevine al-Qabbaj received Tuesday UN Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza Sigrid Kaag.

Egyptian defense minister stresses to UN coordinator rejection to Palestinians' displacement

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 - 01:48 GMT

Minister of Defense and Military Production Mohamed Zaki received Tuesday UN Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza Sigrid Kaag.

Egyptian FM meets with UN Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 - 02:24 GMT

She has recently held the position in the aftermath of the issuance of the UNSC resolution no. 2720 a few weeks ago.

Palestinian foreign ministry demands UN to declare famine in Gaza Strip

Tue, 26 Dec 2023 - 02:06 GMT

The enclave has been under siege since October 7.

UNICEF to implement water, sanitation projects in Upper Egypt over 3 years

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 - 11:36 GMT

The initiative is worth $2.5 million.

Egyptian FM receives phone call from Anthony Blinken

Sun, 26 Nov 2023 - 05:07 GMT

They discussed the updates of Gaza crisis and status of the current temporary ceasefire.

Egyptian FM to attend meetings on Gaza held by Security Council, Union for the Mediterranean

Sun, 26 Nov 2023 - 12:42 GMT

The minister will also meet with his Spanish counterpart.

In collaboration with the United Nations, veteran artist Kadim Al Sahir presents ‘Hold Your Fire’ song

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 - 10:17 GMT

In collaboration with the United Nations, veteran artist Kadim Al Sahir presents “Hold Your Fire” song

Hend Sabri resigns from her post as United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) goodwill ambassador in support of Palestinians in Gaza

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 - 09:27 GMT

Hend Sabri resigns from her post as United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) goodwill ambassador in support of Palestinians in Gaza

Egyptian FM discusses building on truce in Gaza with UNRWA chief

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 - 01:54 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry met Thursday with UNRWA Commissioner General Philippe Lazzarini.

1.7 million people have been displaced across Gaza since 7 October, UNRWA

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 - 02:00 GMT

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees [UNRWA] said that almost 1.7 million people have been displaced across the Gaza Strip since 7 October.

Egyptian FM begins tour on Gaza to Security Council permanent member states

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 - 09:55 GMT

The minister, accompanied by counterparts who are members of the committee formed last week during the Extraordinary Arab-Islamic Meeting, will meet with foreign ministers and political leaders.

Egyptian FM demands intl. organizations to ramp up humanitarian response to Sudan's civil war

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 - 01:37 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry participated Wednesday in a meeting of the African Council for Peace and Security on Sudan.

Figure of Gaza victims shows double standards of some international parties: Egyptian FM

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 - 02:19 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry received Tuesday United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk.

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