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Egypt Today
4 days ago
- Politics
- Egypt Today
Egypt's Amb to EU: There is growing European support for Cairo's role in regional peace
Martyrs in Gaza after continous Israeli bombardment of entire residential blocks - file CAIRO - 29 May 2025: Ambassador Ahmed Abu Zeid, Egypt's Ambassador to the European Union, Belgium, Luxembourg, and NATO, stated that one of the main pillars of Egyptian-European relations is supporting stability and security in the Middle East. He noted that this partnership reflects a special relationship between Egypt and the European Union and demonstrates European interest in listening to the Egyptian vision, leveraging Egypt's role in peacebuilding, and promoting political solutions to crises in the region. Abu Zeid added, in a Zoom interview with journalist Dr. Menna Farouk on Extra News, that European partners are keen to benefit from Egypt's expertise and regional relationships, and to rely on Egyptian diplomatic capabilities to resolve crises. He pointed out that this is clearly evident in the way the European Union deals with the Palestinian issue, demonstrating a strong interest in supporting Egypt's mediation role, addressing the humanitarian situation in Gaza, and listening to the Egyptian vision regarding the need to reach a comprehensive and sustainable solution based on the two-state solution and the protection of Palestinian rights. He continued, noting that Egypt's role is not limited to the Palestinian issue, but also includes contributing to addressing other regional situations, such as those in Sudan, Syria, and the Red Sea. He pointed out that the European Union listens to Egyptian opinion and takes into account the advice it offers in developing its collective position, despite the fact that the decision-making process within the EU is extremely complex, as it consists of 27 member states and includes multiple institutions such as the European Council, the European Commission, and the European Parliament. He emphasized that the ability of Egyptian diplomacy to reach these institutions and persuade them of various positions has contributed to pushing the European Union to adopt honorable positions that support international law and call for comprehensive and sustainable solutions to regional issues, especially the Palestinian issue. He emphasized that these positions do not come out of nowhere, but rather are the result of significant diplomatic efforts undertaken by the Egyptian state.
Egypt Today
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Today
Egyptian FM Warns of Instability in Libya Due to Armed Militias, Foreign Fighters
Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigration Badr Abdelatty CAIRO – 16 May 2025: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty expressed deep concern over the recent escalation in Tripoli and other parts of Libya, warning that the continued presence of armed militias and foreign fighters poses a serious threat to the country's stability. In an interview with journalist Ahmed Abu Zeid on Al Qahera News Channel, Abdelatty stressed that sustainable stability in Libya cannot be achieved without the unification of state institutions and the holding of simultaneous presidential and legislative elections. He cautioned that the existence of armed groups operating outside the framework of the state is a recipe for ongoing instability—a reality not only in Libya, but also in countries like Sudan, Syria, Lebanon, and Yemen. The Foreign Minister concluded by emphasizing that genuine stability depends on a state's exclusive control over arms and security. He affirmed that a monopoly on the use of force by legitimate state institutions is fundamental to the establishment of a functioning and stable nation-state. Since the overthrow of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi in 2011, Libya has been plagued by conflict and political division. The country is currently split between two rival governments: the U.N.-recognized Government of National Unity in Tripoli, led by Abdulhamid Dbeibah and supported by allied armed factions; and a rival administration, based in Benghazi and backed by forces loyal to retired General Khalifa Haftar. Heavy and intense clashes have erupted since Tuesday following the killing of Field Commander Abdul Ghani al-Kikli—also known as "Ghaniwa"—a prominent figure who led the Stability Support Apparatus and served as head of the Presidential Council's security unit.
Egypt Independent
24-03-2025
- Business
- Egypt Independent
Egyptian diplomat: Egypt attaches importance to support & empower its expats in host countries
CAIRO, March 24 (MENA) – Egypt's ambassador to Belgium, Luxembourg and the European Union and NATO Ahmed Abu Zeid said Egypt attaches great importance to support and empower its community members in host countries. The Egyptian diplomat's remarks were made during his participation in the Ramadan iftar banquet, hosted by the Egypt lovers association in Belgium, and which was attended by nearly 200 members of the Egyptian community in Belgium. Ambassador Abu Zeid underlined the national and cultural role played by the Egyptian community as representatives of Egypt in their workplaces and residences. He also expressed the Egyptian embassy's readiness to participate in organizing cultural events, in coordination with the community members in Belgium. The embassy is also ready to promote their developmental role by launching a number of initiatives to encourage them to invest in Egypt, Ambassador Abu Zeid said, citing initiatives in offering housing, investment, and agricultural lands, as well as Egypt's Zero-Customs Car Import Initiative. He also reviewed the Foreign Affairs and Emigration Ministry's efforts in consular services, including the adoption of an integrated plan to digitize consular services, in coordination with relevant authorities. The ministry also launched an initiative to settle expats' military status and dispatch committees to issue national ID cards, he further noted. Abu Zeid concluded by calling on members of the Egyptian community to interact positively with the embassy by submitting proposals and ideas to improve services and organize events that enhance Egypt's positive image in the European community. (MENA)
Egypt Today
29-01-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Today
Egyptian Amb. to EU reviews Egypt's experience in combating human trafficking
Egyptian Amb. to EU reviews Egypt's experience in combating human trafficking CAIRO - 29 January 2025: As part of international efforts to raise awareness about the crime of human trafficking, Ambassador Ahmed Abu Zeid, Egypt's Ambassador to the European Union, Belgium, Luxembourg and NATO, participated Wednesday as a speaker in the event organized by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime on the occasion of the launch of the 2024 Global Report on Trafficking in Persons. In his speech, Ambassador Abu Zeid gave a detailed presentation on the efforts of the Egyptian state in combating this crime, highlighting the national initiatives, legislative measures and international cooperation mechanisms that contributed to combating human trafficking. The Egyptian ambassador explained that the Egyptian government has adopted comprehensive and coordinated measures to combat human trafficking since 2007, and was one of the first countries to take these serious measures, based on the objectives of prevention, protection, prosecution and partnership. In this context, he reviewed the role of the National Coordinating Committee for Combating and Preventing Illegal Migration and Human Trafficking in directing all efforts to combat human trafficking at the national level. Ambassador Ahmed Abu Zeid also highlighted the successive national strategies to combat human trafficking, which aim to enhance coordination between government agencies and improve victim protection and prosecution mechanisms, stressing the importance of enhancing international cooperation and exchanging expertise to address the growing challenges posed by the phenomenon of human trafficking. The event was attended by the European Union Special Envoy for Combating Human Trafficking, the Belgian Deputy Minister of Justice, as well as a group of ambassadors and civil society representatives, where visions and experiences were exchanged on best practices to combat this crime that threatens various countries around the world.
