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6 hours ago
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OPEN// FM discusses with his Dutch counterpart over phone boosting bilateral ties
CAIRO, May 31 (MENA) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty discussed with Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp ways to strengthen bilateral relations and the exchange of views on the latest developments in the Gaza Strip. This came during a phone call Abdelatty had received from his Dutch counterpart Saturday. Ambassador Tamim Khallaf, the official spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Abdelatty praised the distinguished relations between the two countries in various fields, emphasizing Egypt's aspiration to enhance the economic partnership, attract more Dutch investments to Egypt and increase trade exchange between the two nations. Khallaf added that the foreign minister highlighted the importance of enhancing bilateral cooperation with the Netherlands in multiple sectors, including logistics, development of ports, renewable energy, healthcare, digitization, infrastructure, financial services, Artificial intelligence, education, and scientific research. He also stressed the importance of cooperation in the migration field, encompassing both the fight against illegal migration and the facilitation of regular migration. The spokesperson noted that the call also tackled navigation security in the Red Sea. Abdelatty reviewed the recent agreement in Yemen with the United States on maritime navigation security and international trade flow through the Red Sea and the Suez Canal. He pointed out that the Dutch minister affirmed the Netherlands' readiness to encourage Dutch companies to resume navigation in the Red Sea and the Suez Canal, contributing to restoring normal traffic levels. The two ministers also exchanged views on the latest developments in the Middle East region, particularly the catastrophic situation in Gaza. During the call, Abdelatty condemned an Israeli decision to approve the construction of new settlements and its continued use of starvation as a weapon against civilians in Gaza, describing it as a blatant violation of international law. For his part, the Dutch minister reiterated complete rejection of the Israeli settlement and stressed the need of ensuring the safe and sustainable delivery of humanitarian aid into the war-torn strip. (MENA) Y R E
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OPEN// FM had busy agenda last week
CAIRO, May 31 (MENA) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty had a busy agenda throughout the past week, including several meetings and visits, within the framework of Egypt's harmonized diplomatic efforts to safeguard national interests and security. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday published an infographic highlighting Abdelatty's activities during the past week, which began with a meeting with the board chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce, in addition to the ministry's celebrations of "Africa Day". During his visit to Madrid, Abdelatty conferred with the Norwegian foreign minister and participated in the expanded ministerial meeting of the Madrid Group regarding the Palestinian cause. The foreign minister, on the fringe of the meeting, held meetings with the deputy prime minister and minister of foreign and European affairs of Slovenia, the Brazilian foreign minister, and the British minister for the Middle East and North Africa. Abdelatty took part in the Egyptian-American Economic Forum in Cairo and met with members of the European Parliament Delegation for relations with the Mashreq countries. During his visit to Nouakchott, the Egyptian top diplomat met with his Mauritanian counterpart and handed over a letter from President Abdel Fattah El Sisi to the Mauritanian president. Also, he held meetings with the Mauritanian prime minister, the speaker of the Mauritanian Parliament as well as ministers of health, trade and tourism, higher education and scientific research, energy and petroleum, and culture, arts, communication and parliamentary relations. (MORE) A A E/Y R E
Middle East
2 days ago
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OPEN// FM heads for Morocco on bilateral visit
CAIRO, May 28 (MENA) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelattty headed to Morocco on Wednesday morning on a bilateral visit aimed at strengthening relations between the two sisterly countries. The visit is expected to include meetings between the minister of foreign affairs and senior Moroccan officials to discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in the various fields, exchange views on regional challenges and promote support for regional security and stability. (MENA) S A S
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2 days ago
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OPEN// Egypt recovers smuggled artifacts from France
CAIRO, May 29 (MENA) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates has returned recovered Late Period artifacts from France to the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. The collection includes a limestone votive coffin, a limestone statue, a wooden statue of Anubis in jackal form, two detached wooden hands from painted coffins, three rare papyrus scrolls bearing royal seals, and a hieroglyphic-inscribed cylindrical container. The Egyptian Embassy in Paris secured the return of these pieces in cooperation with the French authorities after stopping an attempted illegal sale. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigration Badr Abdelatty personally attended the handover in Paris in February. Egypt joined the legal proceedings in France, resulting in a conviction and a court-ordered compensation of €23,000. This marks the third successful artifact recovery in May. Earlier this month, Egypt received 25 items from the United States and 20 from Australia, all delivered through diplomatic channels. (MENA) H A T/R G E
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2 days ago
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OPEN// FM says Egypt keen to foster relations with Morocco in various areas
CAIRO, May 29 (MENA) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty said Egypt is keen on fostering relations with Morocco in various fields, lauding the existing coordination and consultation between the two countries. Abdelatty made the remarks during his meeting on Thursday in Rabat with Speaker of the Moroccan House of Representatives Rachid Talbi El Alami. The top Egyptian diplomat expressed hope for holding the fourth edition of the coordination and consultation Mechanism at the level of foreign ministers. The minister stated Egypt pays great attention to enhancing trade, industrial and investment ties with Morocco and building on the important outcomes of the visit of Egyptian Investment Minister Hassan El Khatib to Morocco in February 2025 and the visit of Moroccan Secretary of State in charge of Foreign Trade Omar Hejira to Cairo in May 2025, with a view to promoting bilateral trade and establishing successful partnerships between the two countries' private sectors. Abdelatty noted Egyptian companies stand ready to participate in infrastructure projects being carried out in Morocco, in preparation for hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Meanwhile, the foreign minister lauded the effective role of the Moroccan Parliament at the Arab, African, Mediterranean and Latin America levels. In this regard, Abdelatty commended the Moroccan parliamentary diplomacy's part in supporting Arab issues, notably the Palestinian one, in international parliamentary forums. He added the Egyptian Parliament looks forward to exchanging experience with its Moroccan counterpart, especially with regard to issues of common concern. The foreign minister stressed Egypt's keenness to increase the exchange of visits between speakers of the two countries' legislative bodies, highlighting the visit of Senate Speaker Abdel Wahab Abdel Razeq to Morocco in April 2025. (MENA) M R E/S R E
