OPEN// Deputy FM calls on Egyptian expats to participate in upcoming elections
During a virtual meeting with Egyptian communities in Chicago and Houston, he stressed the importance of unity during regional challenges and underscored the positive role Egyptians abroad play in supporting the country.
He said that preparations are under way for the sixth Egyptians Abroad Conference, scheduled for August 3–4, 2025.
Habashi outlined efforts to improve services for Egyptians abroad, including easier money transfers, banking access, housing opportunities, and university placement support.
For his part, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Consular Affairs Tamer el Meligy said that consular services are being upgraded and ID procedures simplified. Also, he called on Egyptians in the US to follow local laws to avoid legal issues.
Egypt is gearing up for its 2025 parliamentary cycle, which begins with Senate elections firmly scheduled for August 1–5, 2025, with Egyptians abroad voting on August 1 and 2, followed by domestic voting on August 4 and 5. (MENA)
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