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See - Sada Elbalad
3 days ago
- Business
- See - Sada Elbalad
FM Meets Ban Ki-moon to Discuss UN Reform, Gaza Crisis
Nada Mustafa Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Migration, received former United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Saturday. Abdelatty praised Ban Ki-moon's efforts during his leadership of the United Nations, as well as his current contributions to international discourse and his dedication to promoting peace, justice, and environmental protection through his membership in "The Elders." Moreover, FM emphasized that Egypt consistently works to uphold and stabilize the multilateral international system and supports its role in confronting the world's interlinked global challenges. He also stressed the importance of cooperation as a vital means to promote both regional and international stability and development, especially amid unprecedented geopolitical and economic developments around the world. In this context, Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt's steadfast commitment to the core principles of the UN Charter since joining the organization. He noted that Egypt's foreign policy has been grounded in these principles and reaffirmed the country's commitment to the United Nations' central role in maintaining international peace and security and promoting sustainable development for all nations. Furthermore, FM outlined Egypt's position regarding the evolving situation in Gaza, highlighting Cairo's intensive efforts to achieve a ceasefire. He also addressed the catastrophic humanitarian crisis in the strip caused by Israel's blatant violations of international law and international humanitarian law. In addition, he reaffirmed that Egypt will continue its efforts, alongside the United States and Qatar, to achieve a ceasefire, ensure the safe and sustained delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza, and support the political horizon for a two-state solution. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan
Middle East
3 days ago
- Politics
- Middle East
OPEN// FM: Egypt to maintain Gaza settlement efforts in cooperation with US, Qatar
CAIRO, May 31 (MENA) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptians Affairs Badr Abdelatty said Egypt will continue its mediation efforts, in cooperation with the United States and Qatar, to reach a ceasefire deal, ensure the safe and sustained delivery of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip and promote a political horizon for the two-state solution. Abdelatty made the remarks during a meeting on Saturday with former United Nations secretary general Ban Ki-moon. The top Egyptian diplomat praised Ban Ki-moon's efforts during his tenure leading the UN, as well as his current contributions to enriching international discussions and promoting peace, justice, and environmental protection through his membership in "The Elders" organization, according to Foreign Ministry Spokesman Tamim Khallaf. Abdelatty highlighted Egypt's strenuous efforts to uphold and strengthen the multilateral international system and its institutions in addressing the global challenges, the spokesman said. He underscored the importance of cooperation to enhance stability and development at the regional and international levels, amid the unprecedented geopolitical and economic developments worldwide, the spokesman added. Abdelatty affirmed Egypt's compliance with the principles of the United Nations Charter, adding that the Egyptian foreign policy is based on these principals. Egypt highly appreciates the pivotal role of the UN in maintaining international peace and security and promoting sustainable development, the foreign minister said. He highlighted Egypt's stance regarding the developments in Gaza, as well as its intensive efforts to secure a ceasefire. He also addressed the catastrophic humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, due to Israel's blatant violations of international law and international humanitarian law. (MENA) A A E/M N E
Egypt Today
3 days ago
- Politics
- Egypt Today
Egypt's FM, Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon address deteriorating situation in Gaza due to Israeli war
Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigration, received former United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Saturday, May 31, 2025 CAIRO – 31 May 2025: Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigration, received former United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Saturday, May 31, 2025. Ambassador Tamim Khallaf, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated that Minister Abdelatty praised Ban Ki-moon's notable efforts during his tenure as UN Secretary-General, as well as his ongoing contributions to international dialogue and advocacy through his role in The Elders, particularly in promoting peace, justice, and environmental sustainability. Minister Abdelatty affirmed Egypt's steadfast commitment to upholding and strengthening the multilateral international system, particularly in confronting today's complex and interlinked global challenges. He emphasized that international cooperation remains a vital tool in advancing stability and sustainable development at both regional and global levels, especially amid the current wave of geopolitical and economic volatility. In this context, the Minister reiterated Egypt's consistent adherence to the core principles of the United Nations Charter since joining the organization. He noted that these principles continue to guide Egyptian foreign policy, underscoring Egypt's belief in the UN's central role in maintaining international peace and security and fostering inclusive and sustainable development worldwide. The meeting also addressed the deteriorating situation in the Gaza Strip. Minister Abdelatty outlined Egypt's position and ongoing diplomatic efforts to achieve an immediate and lasting ceasefire. He described the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza as a direct result of Israel's ongoing and grave violations of international law and international humanitarian law. He further stressed that Egypt remains fully committed to its mediation efforts—working in coordination with the United States and Qatar—to secure a ceasefire, ensure the safe and sustained delivery of humanitarian aid, and reinvigorate the political process toward a two-state solution.
South China Morning Post
6 days ago
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Hong Kong's role as global mediation hub will bring untold benefits
The signing ceremony of the Convention on the Establishment of the International Organisation for Mediation will be held in Hong Kong this Friday. It will be of extraordinary historical significance for the world, the country and Hong Kong. Advertisement The peaceful settlement of international disputes is a fundamental principle of international law and relations. Both the UN Charter (Article 33) and the Declaration on Principles of International Law concerning Friendly Relations and Cooperation among States adopted alongside in 1970 set out mediation as one of the means to settle international disputes. In the 2012 UN report 'Strengthening the role of mediation in the peaceful settlement of disputes, conflict prevention and resolution', accompanied by guidance on effective mediation, UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon affirmed that mediation remained one of the most effective and promising ways to prevent, manage and resolve conflicts. Mediation is a voluntary process in which both sides seek an acceptable solution through the help of a neutral third party. Compared with other methods, it is more forward-looking, constructive and conducive to repairing the relationship between the two sides. There is yet no organisation established among governments that is dedicated to resolving international disputes through mediation. The International Organisation for Mediation (IOMed), to be established in accordance with the convention, will address this shortcoming in the international dispute settlement mechanism and provide a new legal public good in the international rule of law, marking a milestone in promoting the settlement of international disputes through mediation. Advertisement
UPI
23-05-2025
- Politics
- UPI
Nazi criminals allegedly paid $200M in bribes to Perón government
Then U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon speaks near a portrait of former Argentinean President Juan Domingo Peron and his wife Eva Duarte de Peron, during a visit to the Bicentenary Museum at the Casa Rosada in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 2011. File photo by Leo La Valle/EPA-EFE ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay, May 23 (UPI) -- Recently declassified files suggest that Nazi criminals may have paid $200 million in gold bribes to Argentine authorities to secure refuge in the country after World War II. The files indicate German submarines transported the gold to Argentina's southern coast, where it was delivered to Eva Duarte, wife of then-President Juan Domingo Perón. The money was reportedly later handled by German bankers Richard von Frente, Ricardo Stauch and Rodolf Freude. The released material includes 1,850 documents compiled into seven files dating from 1950 to 1980. The records confirm that Third Reich fugitives arrived in Argentina beginning in 1945 with the protection of Perón, and that their arrival was not isolated but part of a larger effort. Nazi ideology had gained notable support in Argentina as early as the 1930s. On April 10, 1938, nearly 10,000 people attended a rally organized by the German embassy at Luna Park stadium in Buenos Aires. Perón was reportedly an admirer of fascist aspects of Nazi Germany. "The German government encouraged that sympathy by promising major trade concessions after the war. Argentina was full of Nazi spies. Argentine officers and diplomats held important posts in Axis Europe," said Christopher Minster, a Latin American history and literature expert, in an interview with ThoughtCo. Among the most prominent Nazis who found refuge in Argentina were Josef Mengele, known as the "Angel of Death," Adolf Eichmann, one of the main architects of the Holocaust and leader of the so-called "Final Solution," and Josef Schwammberger, who commanded the Krakow concentration camp from 1942 to 1944. Mengele evaded capture for years, living under a false identity in Argentina and Paraguay. He drowned off a Brazilian beach in 1979 and was buried under the name Wolfgang Gerhard. Eichmann was captured by Mossad in a covert operation and brought to Israel, where he was tried and executed by hanging on June 1, 1962. He had entered Argentina under the alias Ricardo Klement. Schwammberger was arrested in 1987 and extradited to Germany, where he was sentenced to life in prison.
