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On Int’l Migrants Day, Egypt says it aims to make migration a choice not necessity

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 - 11:29 GMT

Egypt celebrates the International Migrants Day, observed by the United Nations every year on 18 December, stressing that the nation aims to achieve development in order to make migration a choice rather than a necessity.

U.S. vetoes Security Council resolution calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 - 04:26 GMT

The United States vetoed on Wednesday a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

Egypt, Brazil launch strategic partnership citing 7 reasons

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 - 11:23 GMT

The Egyptian and Brazilian presidents launched Monday a strategic partnership between the two countries during the former's visit to Rio De Janeiro to attend the G20 Summit.

Egyptian FM meets UN Envoy for Sudan discussing crisis settlement options

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 - 01:24 GMT

The minister expressed Egypt's concern about the deterioration of humanitarian conditions in Sudan.

Egypt rejects forced displacement of Palestinians amidst Israeli expansion

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 - 11:28 GMT

President Sisi’s Call for Regional Stability Amid Escalating Palestinian Conflict

Egypt's Multidimensional Poverty Index: A Key Step Toward Sustainable Development

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 - 01:53 GMT

Egypt’s adoption of the MPI framework is expected to significantly reshape its poverty reduction strategies. Sabina Alkire, Director of the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI), noted that the MPI can transform social policy by providing detailed, multidimensional data on critical issues such as education, healthcare, and living standards.

UN hghlights Egypt’s expertise in urban development

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 - 01:02 GMT

Claudia Roxbach, UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN-Habitat, has praised Egypt's expertise in urban development during a session at the World Urban Forum in Cairo.

How Egypt defended Palestine against Israeli forced displacement

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 - 07:43 GMT

Egypt continues to warn against Israel's systematic assassination policy and its grave implications for regional stability.

Egypt’s FM holds meetings with several world leaders

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 - 08:08 GMT

During these meetings, they conveyed their greetings and appreciation to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and expressed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Egypt, emphasizing the importance of enhancing coordination and cooperation on various issues of mutual interest.

Egypt calls for reforming international financial organizations

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 - 06:00 GMT

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty stressed that enhancing international tax cooperation is essential for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and expressed Egypt's hope for a successful international framework agreement on this issue.

Egypt welcomes outcomes of Future Summit

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 - 05:47 GMT

Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty highlighted Egypt's active participation in negotiating the summit's outcomes, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and joint action to strengthen the UN's role in addressing global challenges and promoting peace, security, development, and human rights.

UN wants to collaborate with Egypt on mobilizing more humanitarian aid for Gaza

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 - 11:32 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expats Badr Abdelatty received Sunday UN Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza Sigrid Kaag.

President Sisi, Deputy Secretary-General discuss bolstering cooperation between Egypt, UN

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 - 01:08 GMT

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met Tuesday with Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations Amina Mohammed.

Egyptian FM, UN coordinator discuss pathways of humanitarian aid delivery to Gaza

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 - 10:23 GMT

The minister stressed Egypt's openness to cooperate on implementing UNSC resolution no. 2720 on guaranteeing the immediate delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza Strip.

Egypt keen on cooperation with UNSMIL for elections to be held in Libya

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 - 09:38 GMT

The minister noted that Egypt had been backing Libyan parties to achieve national congruence.

Armenia joins 140+ countries in recognizing Palestinian state amid ongoing Gaza war

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 - 11:50 GMT

“Based on the foregoing and reaffirming our commitment to international law and the principles of equality, sovereignty, and peaceful coexistence of peoples, the Republic of Armenia recognizes the State of Palestine”

On World Refugee Day, Egypt urges increased global efforts to support host countries

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 - 09:04 GMT

Egypt currently hosts refugees and asylum seekers from 62 different nationalities

UN High Commissioner for Refugees praises Egypt for ‘long-term’ protection of refugees

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 - 09:15 GMT

Dr. Hanan Hamdan, representative of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Egypt, thanked the Egyptian government and people on Wednesday for “their generosity and long-term protection provided to refugees fleeing conflicts.”

Egyptian president suggests 4 steps to end Gaza War

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 - 12:16 GMT

President Abdel Fatah El-Sisi delivered Tuesday a speech at the Urgent Humanitarian Response for Gaza Conference he had called for along with the Jordanian king and the UN Secretary General.

UN holds urgent meeting on Rafah airstrike casualties

Tue, 28 May 2024 - 10:12 GMT

The council announced via its "X" platform account that the consultations will address "the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian issue."

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