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Al-Ahram Weekly
02-06-2025
- Politics
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Yemen's stability key to regional security: Egypt FM to UN envoy - Foreign Affairs
Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty stressed Sunday that Yemen's security and stability for Egyptian national security and regional security during his meeting with the UN special envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg in Amman. According to the Egyptian foreign ministry, Abdelatty further affirmed Egypt's support for the internationally recognized government in Yemen. Additionally, the Egyptian FM reiterated Cairo's support for resuming the Yemeni-Yemeni dialogue to reach a political settlement to the Yemeni crisis, end the humanitarian crisis, and fulfil the aspirations of its people. Abdelatty also praised the Omani mediation that led to the ceasefire agreement in Yemen between the US and Houthis, expressing hope that it would restore navigation in the Red Sea to normal levels. During the meeting, the UN envoy briefed the Egyptian FM on the outcomes of his recent communications with Yemeni and regional parties to resume the political process in Yemen. The Egyptian FM is in the Jordanian capital to attend the Arab-Islamic ministerial committee meeting in Gaza. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
See - Sada Elbalad
13-05-2025
- Business
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Egyptian, Turkish FMs Discuss Bilateral Ties, Regional Developments
Nada Mustafa Badr Abdelatty, Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Migration, and Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey held phone talks on Tuesday. The conversation was part of ongoing consultations to strengthen Egyptian-Turkish relations and exchange views on developments in the Middle East. Abdelatty praised the progress witnessed in bilateral relations between the two countries across various fields in recent months. He commended the increasing frequency of high-level visits, which have contributed significantly to expanding cooperation and elevating the level of relations. Abdelatty also expressed interest in continued collaboration to enhance economic and trade ties, as well as increase Turkish investments in Egypt. The two ministers discussed the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip amid continued Israeli aggression. Moreover, Abdelatty briefed his Turkish counterpart on Egypt's efforts, alongside Qatar and the United States, to secure a ceasefire, facilitate the release of hostages and detainees, and ensure the unimpeded entry of humanitarian, medical, and shelter aid into Gaza. They also reviewed the upcoming steps of the Arab-Islamic Ministerial Committee, which includes both Egypt and Turkey, in working with international actors to garner support for the Arab-Islamic plan for early recovery and the reconstruction of Gaza. Egyptian FM also informed Minister Fidan of preparations for the International Cairo Conference on Gaza Reconstruction, which will be held following a ceasefire agreement. Both ministers reaffirmed their categorical rejection of any forced displacement of Palestinians and emphasized the urgent need to reach a just and lasting political solution to the Palestinian cause through the two-state solution. They reiterated their support for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state along the June 4, 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital. The phone talks also included an exchange of views on developments in Libya. Abdelatty stressed Egypt's support for Libya's national institutions and reiterated Egypt's position on preserving Libya's unity and territorial integrity. He underscored the need for a Libyan-owned political process and emphasized the importance of holding simultaneous presidential and parliamentary elections as soon as possible. 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 Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized 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
Al-Ahram Weekly
08-02-2025
- Business
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Egypt praises Portugal's supportive stance on Palestinian cause - Foreign Affairs
Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty praised Friday Portugal's supportive stance on the Palestinian cause, emphasising the need to address the catastrophic humanitarian conditions in the Gaza Strip. During a phone call with his Portuguese counterpart Paulo Rangel, Abdelatty stressed Egypt's priority of consolidating the ceasefire agreement in Gaza and ensuring the implementation of its three-phase timeline. Furthermore, the Egyptian FM emphasized that the "next day" plan in Gaza must be within the framework of the unity of the West Bank and Gaza Strip, including the return of the Palestinian Authority to the Strip. He also underlined the necessity of ensuring that Palestinian residents remain in Gaza during the early recovery and reconstruction phase. In addition, Abdelatty reaffirmed the need for the Palestinian people to regain their legitimate rights, including self-determination and the establishment of an independent state based on the 4 June 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital. Egyptian-Portuguese ties During the call, both ministers also addressed ways to enhance relations between the two countries, where Abdelatty expressed appreciation for Portugal's support for Egypt within the European Union (EU). The Egyptian FM said he looked forward to Portugal's support to the Egypt-EU strategic and comprehensive partnership, including disbursing the €4 billion second tranche of the EU's financial package to Egypt. He also affirmed Cairo's commitment to promoting bilateral political, economic, and cultural ties with Lisbon, noting that 25 February marks the 50th anniversary of the two nations' resumption of diplomatic relations. Additionally, the call touched on the upcoming joint committee session between both countries. In this respect, Abdelatty stressed Egypt's interest in advancing trade relations and attracting foreign investments. Short link:
Al-Ahram Weekly
27-01-2025
- Politics
- Al-Ahram Weekly
FM Abdelatty reiterates Egypt stance against displacing Palestinians in visit to Geneva - Foreign Affairs
Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty reiterated Monday Egypt's stance rejecting any attempts aimed at displacing the Palestinians from their land during a meeting with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Director General Amy Pope. During the meeting, which took place in Geneva, both sides agreed on cooperation to support early recovery efforts in the Gaza Strip, enabling the Palestinian people to remain on their land, according to the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Egyptian FM also underscored the critical role of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). He expressed Egypt's appreciation for the fruitful cooperation with the IOM, which ensures comprehensive migration management and enhances sustainable development according to the principles and objectives outlined in the Global Compact for Migration. The Egyptian FM expressed Cairo's concern regarding deteriorating political and humanitarian conditions in neighbouring countries, including conflicts and political crises. Greater migration flows! He also addressed the negative impacts of climate change, specifically its effects on increasing displacement and migration, which led to greater migration flows into Egypt. He noted that the state hosts more than nine million migrants and refugees. Abdelatty highlighted Egypt's efforts to meet the newcomers' needs and provide them with essential services, highlighting the burdens on the state's public budget, given the modest amount of international support Egypt receives, which does not match the burdens it bears. During the meeting, Abdelatty reiterated Cairo's position on the importance of intensifying international efforts to ensure the fair and sustainable implementation of the principle of burden and responsibility-sharing. He urged the UN to provide the necessary support to help Egypt cope with the burden of hosting large numbers of migrants and support its efforts on the migration issue. The Egyptian top diplomat further highlighted Egypt's efforts to combat irregular migration and human trafficking across borders, in line with the objectives of the Egyptian National Strategy for Combating and Preventing Illegal Migration. Meeting with ITU's secretary-general Abdelatty also met with Doreen Bogdan-Martin, the secretary-general of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), where he praised the union's office in Cairo for implementing joint projects. For her part, the ITU Secretary-General commended the "Decent Life" initiative and its essential role in promoting digitization in various Egyptian villages. She also commended Egypt's pivotal role in the ITU over its nearly 150-year membership, looking forward to continued cooperation to support Egyptian efforts to enhance the state's digital infrastructure. More about FM's visit to Geneva Abdelatty is visiting Geneva to head the Egyptian delegation to the UN Human Rights Council's Universal Periodic Review (UPR) on the human rights situation in Egypt, scheduled for Tuesday, 28 January. During his visit, the Egyptian FM, the chairman of Egypt's Supreme Standing Committee for Human Rights (SSCHR), will meet with the directors of several international organizations and agencies based in Geneva. Additionally, he will participate in a panel discussion at the "Geneva Centre for Security Policy" to discuss regional crises and Egypt's perspective on them. According to the UN website, the UPR working group will examine Egypt's human rights record for the fourth time. Egypt's first, second, and third UPR reviews occurred in February 2010, November 2014, and November 2019. Algeria, Bulgaria, and Kuwait are the three country representatives serving as rapporteurs for the review of Egypt. Egypt is one of 14 states to be reviewed by the UPR working group's 48th session, which will take place from 20 to 31 January. The UPR is a mechanism that calls for each UN member state to undergo a peer review of its human rights records every 4.5 years. Short link:
