Antony Blinken

Egypt, US urge inclusive political process in Syria as Israel grabs Syrian lands

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 - 10:00 GMT

This plea arrives as Israel, in the wake of Assad's removal early on Sunday, launched a barrage of strikes on Syrian territories, reportedly decimating the Syrian Navy fleet and targeting strategic weapons stockpiles.

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

President Sisi reviews Gaza ceasefire efforts with US Secretary of State Blinken

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 - 01:36 GMT

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al Sisi met with the US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, and his accompanying delegation. The meeting was attended by the Director of the General Intelligence Service, Major General Abbas Kamel.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Cairo

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 - 10:07 GMT

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Cairo, on Monday at the start of a tour in the Middle East to work on reaching a truce in the Gaza Strip.

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.

Blinken says Egypt, Qatar assisting with 'extensive effort' to secure ceasefire in Gaza

Tue, 21 May 2024 - 06:03 GMT

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Egypt and Qatar are assisting with the "extensive effort" to secure a temporary ceasefire in Gaza, in return for the release of hostages.

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.

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.

Egypt FM Shoukry, US counterpart reject any Israeli military operation in Rafah

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 - 08:00 GMT

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and his US counterpart Antony Blinken rejected any Israeli military operation in Rafah city especially as such operation will threaten the security and stability of the region.

Egyptian-American agreement on necessity of reaching a ceasefire in Gaza, prisoner-swap deal, FM Shoukry

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 - 08:25 GMT

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry asserted on Thursday the importance of refraining from carrying on an Israeli military operation in Rafah city in the Gaza Strip.

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.

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