US Secretary of State

Blinken urges Israel to reach ceasefire, allow more aid into Gaza after Sinwar death

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 - 09:27 GMT

US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken emphasized the importance of charting a new path forward in the post-conflict period that allows Palestinians to rebuild their lives and provides governance, security, and reconstruction for Gaza.

Egypt will not compromise its ‘existential’ water security: Abdelatty to Blinken

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 - 10:26 GMT

Blinken reaffirmed the United States' commitment to supporting Egyptian water security.

A year of war in Gaza: Egypt renews calls for ceasefire in the enclave, Lebanon

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 - 09:24 GMT

During a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty stressed the urgent need for the international community to fulfill its responsibilities in securing an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza

Abdelatty says Intensive efforts vital to avoid regional escalation in meeting with Blinken

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 - 01:34 GMT

Abdelatty and Blinken convened on the sidelines of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79) in New York

US announces $129 million investment in Egypt’s development during Joint Strategic Dialogue

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 - 12:38 GMT

Blinken made the announcement during the Strategic Dialogue between the two countries, alongside Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty.

FM Abdelatty visits Washington to bolster Egypt-US relations

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 - 07:59 GMT

The FM is slated to engage in extensive meetings with several members of Congress and US diplomats focusing on Middle Eastern and African affairs and crises

Abdelatty, Blinken warn Lebanon escalation can hinder Gaza ceasefire talks

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 - 03:10 GMT

Blinken says “we’ve seen an event that makes the process more difficult, might derail it,” alluding to the recent attacks in Lebanon.

Sisi urges removing Gaza aid obstacles, voices support to Lebanon after cyberattack in Blinken meeting

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 - 09:27 GMT

Sisi reiterated Egypt’s solidarity with Lebanon following the cyberattack that the country suffered recently, said the statement. The president emphasized Egypt’s commitment to Lebanon's security, stability, and sovereignty

Abdelatty tells Blinken Israel needs to demonstrate genuine political will to halt Gaza war

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 - 08:01 GMT

FM Abdelatty emphasized that such a commitment is crucial as the only avenue to prevent the situation from spiraling out of control and to avert regional escalation

Egypt supports all efforts to end Israeli war in Gaza, Shoukry tells Blinken

Sat, 01 Jun 2024 - 08:16 GMT

Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry reiterated Egypt's support for all efforts aimed at ending the war in Gaza and facilitating a prisoner swap deal during a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday.

Blinken: Israeli military operation near Rafah crossing poses challenges for aid delivery

Fri, 24 May 2024 - 12:33 GMT

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that Israeli military operations near the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza have made the delivery of humanitarian assistance challenging, according to Reuters.

US does not support major military operation in Rafah, Blinken tells Egyptian counterpart Shoukry

Thu, 09 May 2024 - 09:42 GMT

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke, Thursday with Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry according to the US State Department.

Arab Foreign Ministers, Secretary General of the PLO Executive Committee discuss future of Palestine with US Secretary of State

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 - 05:02 GMT

Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry along with counterparts of Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and Jordan, and the Secretary General of the PLO Executive Committee meet with the US Secretary of State Blinken

Six Arab foreign ministers to meet with Blinken on Gaza war ceasefire efforts

Sat, 27 Apr 2024 - 10:41 GMT

The foreign ministers of Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Qatar, and Palestine are set to hold talks with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.

Cairo hosts Arab ministerial meeting to discuss efforts for Gaza ceasefire

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 - 01:30 GMT

A high-level ministerial meeting took place in Cairo on Thursday to discuss the ongoing Israeli war in Gaza and emphasize the urgent need for a ceasefire and unrestricted access to humanitarian aid.

Egypt’s Sisi, US Secretary of State reject forced displacement of Palestinians out of Gaza

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 - 11:36 GMT

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his accompanying delegation on Thursday to discuss the ongoing Israeli war on the Gaza Strip, where more than 31,000 Palestinians were killed.

Sisi, Blinken affirm rejection of Palestinian displacement, stress commitment to two-state solution

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 - 02:24 GMT

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has reaffirmed Egypt's firm rejection of any attempts to displace Palestinians from their territories in a meeting today with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Cairo.

Blinken arrives in Egypt on last leg of Middle East tour

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 - 10:16 GMT

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Cairo on Thursday on the last leg of his Middle East tour, Al Qahera News reported.

Blinken hails Egyptian pioneering role in delivering aid to Gaza

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 - 01:58 GMT

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has praised Egypt’s pioneering role in delivering aid to civilians in the Gaza Strip, the Department of State said on Friday in a post on X.

Arab FMs including Egypt to meet in Jordan on Gaza war

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 - 10:26 GMT

The foreign minister of Egypt, Jordan, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, alongside the Secretary of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization, will hold a coordination meeting in Amman on Saturday

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