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5 days ago
- Politics
- Middle East
OPEN// Egypt, Iran assert absolute commitment to consolidating bilateral ties
CAIRO, June 2 (MENA) - President Abdel Fattah El Sisi had a meeting on Monday with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, during which they asserted full commitment to fostering bilateral relations. The meeting took place in the presence of Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Expatriates Badr Abdelatty and Head of Egypt's General Intelligence Service (GIS) Hassan Rashad. In statements, Presidential Spokesman Mohamed el-Shennawy said that during the meeting, Minister Araghchi conveyed Iranian President Masoud Bezhkian's greetings to President Sisi. The talks covered the recent developments in the region. President Sisi reaffirmed Egypt's firm stance against the expansion of conflict, stressing the urgent need to de-escalate tensions to avoid slipping towards the precipice of a full-scale regional war. Such a war, he further noted, would have grave consequences for the security and stability of all countries and peoples in the region. On this score, President Sisi highlighted the ongoing negotiations between Iran and the United States as a decisive step in addressing regional tensions. He called for reaching an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and ensuring the swift delivery of life-saving humanitarian aid to Gazans. He underlined the importance of restoring normal maritime traffic in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and the Red Sea to ensure regional stability. For his part, Minister Araghchi lauded Egypt's role to restore regional stability, reaffirming Iran's commitment to continuing consultations with the Egyptian side in the coming period. (MENA) R R N/R E E
Egypt Today
5 days ago
- Politics
- Egypt Today
President Sisi highlights significance of ongoing negotiations between Iran, US
CAIRO – 2 June 2025: Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El Sisi highlighted on Monday the significance of the ongoing negotiations between Iran and the United States, during meeting with the Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in Cairo. Sisi emphasized Egypt's stance rejecting the expansion of conflict within the region, along with the necessity of an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, and the necessity of restoring normal navigation in Bab al-Mandab Strait and the Red Sea region. During the meeting that was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty and Major General Hassan Rashad, Head of the General Intelligence Service, Iranian Foreign Minister conveyed Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's greetings and appreciation to President Sisi, who valued this gesture. Both sides emphasized the importance of continuing the current path to explore prospects for joint development of relations between Cairo and Tehran. Presidency official Spokesperson, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shenawy, added that the meeting addressed the rapid developments in the region, with the President affirming Egypt's position rejecting the expansion of the conflict. The meeting focused on the rapid developments in the region, as President Sisi underscored Egypt's steadfast stance rejecting the expansion of conflict. The President reiterated the imperative of de- escalation in order to prevent a slide into a full-fledged regional war, which would have severe repercussions for the security and resources of all countries and peoples in the region. The Iranian Foreign Araghchi, commended Egypt's pivotal role in reinstating regional stability, affirming his country's commitment to further enhancing consultations between the two countries during the coming period.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Suspected Syrian prison guard arrested on torture charges in Germany
Germany's Federal Prosecutor's Office has arrested a suspected former guard at a Syrian secret service prison. He is alleged to have been involved in well over 100 interrogations in which prisoners were severely physically abused. Numerous detainees died as a result of the abuse and the conditions of their detention. The accused man is said to have worked in the prison run by the General Intelligence Service in the Syrian capital Damascus from April 2011 to April 2012. On the instructions of his superiors, he is alleged to have harassed prisoners by hanging them from the ceiling or pouring cold water over them at night. Prisoners were allegedly subjected to electric shocks or beatings with cables. The highest German law enforcement authority accuses the Syrian of crimes against humanity in the form of torture, deprivation of liberty and murder. He was arrested on Tuesday in Pirmasens in western Germany and is now in pre-trial detention. Germany and other countries worldwide can prosecute serious breaches of international law that were committed abroad. Crimes against international law include, for example, war crimes or – as in the case of the latest arrest – crimes against humanity. The current case is reminiscent of a trial against a Syrian man in which the principle of universal jurisdiction was applied a few years ago. It was said to be the world's first trial concerning state torture in Syria, and resulted in the conviction of a former head of interrogations at a prison run by the General Intelligence Service in Damascus. He was responsible for the torture of at least 4,000 people. After fleeing to Germany, he was recognized by victims and arrested in 2019.
Egypt Today
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Today
Egypt's General Intelligence head, Libyan House Speaker emphasize depth of relations between two countries
CAIRO – 22 May 2025: Head of the Egyptian General Intelligence Service, Major General Hassan Rashad, met with Counselor Aguila Saleh, Speaker of the Libyan House of Representatives, on Thursday. During the meeting, Head of the General Intelligence Service affirmed Egypt's support for a Libyan-Libyan consensual solution and the reduction of foreign interference, in a manner that fulfills the aspirations of the Libyan people. For his part, Counselor Aguila Saleh, Speaker of the Libyan House of Representatives, emphasized the depth of Egyptian-Libyan relations and the historical ties between the two brotherly countries. He emphasized Egypt's role in resolving the Libyan crisis and its commitment to achieving stability and converging views between the Libyan parties. Saleh expressed the Libyan people's aspirations to advance the political process, contributing to the stability of the situation in Libya. The Speaker of the Libyan House of Representatives praised Egypt's achievements in the field of infrastructure and numerous mega-projects, emphasizing the need for cooperation between the two countries in development sectors.
Egypt Independent
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Independent
Sisi tells Trump's Advisor that there must be an immediate ceasefire in Gaza
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Sunday received the US Senior Advisor for Africa and Senior Advisor to the President on Arab and Middle Eastern Affairs Massad Boulos. The meeting was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdel-Atty, Director of the General Intelligence Service Hassan Rashad, US Ambassador to Egypt Herro Mustafa Garg, Deputy Assistant Secretary for North Africa Joshua Harris were present. The Spokesperson for the Egyptian Presidency, Mohamed al-Shennawy explained that the meeting addressed the latest developments in the Middle East and ways to restore regional stability. President Sisi urged the reaching of an immediate ceasefire in Gaza Strip and facilitating the flow of humanitarian aid. He hailed the joint mediation efforts between Qatar, Egypt and the US, and affirmed Egypt's commitment to continue this coordination. Boulos assured of America's commitment to continuing its joint efforts with Egypt to restore regional calm while satisfying the interests of all parties. New hostage release proposal The BBC reported that Cairo had presented a new proposal that includes the release of between eight and 10 Israeli hostages held by Hamas in exchange for the release of 200 Palestinian prisoners, in addition to a ceasefire of 45 to 60 days, including the resumption of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip. The Israeli channel Kan reported that Hamas and Israel had agreed to conduct negotiations without mutual conditions. Other topics The meeting also addressed the situation in Libya and ways to restore stability. Sisi reiterated Egypt's commitment to a Libyan-Libyan solution. Egypt has been and remains the country most impacted by Libya's instability, the President stressed. He added that it is also the most dedicated to supporting all proposed political settlement steps for a unified government backed by the Libyan people, with political support from the House of Representatives, the High Council of State, and the Presidential Council – whose core mission would be holding simultaneous presidential and parliamentary elections. The meeting also touched on the situation in Lebanon, Sudan, and Yemen. Both sides stressed the urgency of protecting the stability in these countries and safeguarding their resources, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. The meeting also covered developments in Africa, particularly in the Horn of Africa and the Sahel regions, and efforts to underpin stability in those regions. They discussed strengthening the role of governments and state institutions there to serve the interests of their people.
