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Egypt Independent
18 hours ago
- Business
- Egypt Independent
Egypt FM Lauds Distinguished Relations with Greece
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty praised on Wednesday June 4 ,2025 the deeply rooted relations between Egypt and Greece as well as the distinguished relations binding the two countries in the political, economic, and cultural domains. Abdelatty highlighted the upgrade of ties between the two countries to a strategic partnership that took place during the first meeting of the High-Level Cooperation Council in Athens last month that was co-chaired by President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. The top diplomat gave the remarks during a meeting with his Greek counterpart Giorgos Gerapetritis. The meeting tackled ways of boosting bilateral relations. Abdelatty briefed his Greek counterpart on the court ruling issued on May 28 concerning the land surrounding Saint Catherine Monastery, stressing that the ruling preserves the spiritual and religious value of the monastery and does not undermine the holy place or its affiliated historical sites. He made clear that the ruling explicitly upholds the religious and monastic ownership of the monastery and surrounding areas in a way that reinforces the monastery's sanctity and ensures its continued ability to perform its religious and spiritual mission without any changes. Abdelatty said President al-Sisi stressed on more than one occasion, most recently during his visit to Athens on May 7, that Egypt is committed to preserving the monastery's sacred status and protecting it from any infringement. This, he said, reflects Egypt's enduring respect for the sacred, religious, and spiritual status of the monastery.
Middle East
a day ago
- Business
- Middle East
OPEN// Egypt FM lauds distinguished relations with Greece
CAIRO, June 4 (MENA) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty praised on Wednesday the deeply rooted relations between Egypt and Greece as well as the distinguished relations binding the two countries in the political, economic, and cultural domains. Abdelatty highlighted the upgrade of ties between the two countries to a strategic partnership that took place during the first meeting of the High-Level Cooperation Council in Athens last month that was co-chaired by President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. The top diplomat gave the remarks during a meeting with his Greek counterpart Giorgos Gerapetritis. The meeting tackled ways of boosting bilateral relations. Abdelatty briefed his Greek counterpart on the court ruling issued on May 28 concerning the land surrounding Saint Catherine Monastery, stressing that the ruling preserves the spiritual and religious value of the monastery and does not undermine the holy place or its affiliated historical sites. He made clear that the ruling explicitly upholds the religious and monastic ownership of the monastery and surrounding areas in a way that reinforces the monastery's sanctity and ensures its continued ability to perform its religious and spiritual mission without any changes. Abdelatty said President Sisi stressed on more than one occasion, most recently during his visit to Athens on May 7, that Egypt is committed to preserving the monastery's sacred status and protecting it from any infringement. This, he said, reflects Egypt's enduring respect for the sacred, religious, and spiritual status of the monastery. (MENA) S R E
See - Sada Elbalad
29-05-2025
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
Greece Stresses Importance of Preserving Orthodox Heritage at Saint Catherine's Monastery
H-Tayea The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs has affirmed ongoing coordination with Egyptian authorities to safeguard the sacred character of the Holy Monastery of Saint Catherine on Mount Sinai, following a recent ruling issued by the Ismailia Court of Appeals (Tor Sinai Circuit) regarding disputed land surrounding the historic site. In response to a journalist's question about the developments, Ministry Spokesperson Lana Zochiou stated: "The governments of Greece and Egypt have been working systematically to reach an agreement that will safeguard the sacred Greek Orthodox character of the area. We are awaiting notification of the Egyptian court's decision, which was issued yesterday." Zochiou further noted that the Greek Foreign Minister had immediately contacted his Egyptian counterpart, emphasizing that 'There is no room for deviation from the common understanding, as expressed by the leaders of the two countries at the recent High-Level Cooperation Council in Athens.' The statement comes after an Egyptian court ruling reaffirmed the religious rights of the monastic community at Saint Catherine's Monastery while clarifying the state's ownership of the land as public property. According to the verdict, the court recognized the right of the Monastery's followers to religious use and presence in the area, including the main monastery and adjacent historical sites. These activities are conducted under the authority of the Bishop of the Monastery, appointed by Presidential Decree No. 306 of 1974, with oversight of the antiquities provided by Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities. The court also upheld the validity of land use agreements between the Saint Catherine Local Council and the Monastery, affirming that these arrangements do not constitute illegal encroachments. Regarding other disputed areas, the court declared them natural reserves and public state property, which cannot be owned or transferred by prescription, and clarified that no legal contracts were issued concerning these parcels. 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 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 Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks
Middle East
14-05-2025
- Business
- Middle East
OPEN// PM says Extensive tours to back up drive to localize industries, open up export prospects in SCZone
CAIRO, May 14 (MENA) - Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli said Wednesday extensive tours are being conducted to development zones within the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) to open up the promising region for foreign direct investment and achieve sustainable economic development through the establishment of major projects in various sectors. Madbouli highlighted the significant efforts undertaken by the General Authority for the SCZone to develop all its ports and industrial zones, in partnership and cooperation with state institutions, as well as local and foreign private sector, through industrial developers and investors in ports and industrial zones. Madbouli made the remarks while chairing the weekly cabinet meeting today at its headquarters in the New Administrative Capital. The premier reviewed the results of his tour of the SCZone. This year is designated as the year of inaugurations in SCZone as several projects were inspected and inaugurated in the East Port Said Integrated Economic Zone and the West Port Said Port. A new factory was also inaugurated, along with expansions of another factory in the Ain Sokhna Integrated Zone, affiliated with the SCZone. The inaugurations back the state's drive to localize various industries in targeted sectors and open up export opportunities to diverse global markets. At the beginning of the meeting, Madbouli reviewed the positive results of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi's efforts over the past week, including his official visit to Greece which underscored the momentum reflected in relations between the two countries. The visit was crowned with the convocation of the first meeting of the High-Level Cooperation Council between Egypt and Greece in addition to the signing of the joint declaration on the strategic partnership between the two countries, and a number of agreements that enhance cooperation in various fields. He also referred to Sisi's participation in celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin and in the presence of several world leaders. Madbouli also referred to key bilateral meetings held by President Sisi during his visit, most notably his meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on the sidelines of the celebrations. The two leaders discussed the latest developments in the Gaza Strip. (MENA) A I E/S R E
Egypt Independent
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Independent
President al-Sisi, Greek PM Sign Joint Declaration on Strategic Partnership between Both Countries
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis signed a joint declaration on the strategic partnership between Egypt and Greece. The president and the Greek premier also witnessed the inking of several memoranda of understanding, reflecting the depth of bilateral relations between the two countries. The signing of the declaration came after talks between President al-Sisi and the Greek premier within the framework of the president's official visit to Greece. The tete-a-tete meeting was followed by a plenary session attended by delegations of both countries. Then, a lunch banquet was held in honor of President Sisi, Presidential Spokesman Mohamed Shennawy said. The talks tackled means of enhancing bilateral ties, including intensifying cooperation within the East Mediterranean Gas Forum and the trilateral mechanism between Egypt, Greece, and Cyprus. The talks also reviewed the latest regional developments, notably the situation in Gaza. The two sides underlined the importance of resuming the ceasefire agreement, releasing prisoners and captives, and ensuring the delivery of sufficient humanitarian aid to the enclave which suffers from escalating humanitarian crisis. The two sides also reiterated the importance of implementing the two-state solution as the sole guarantee for lasting peace and stability in the region, calling for rallying up regional and international efforts to prevent escalation or expansion of the conflict in the region. The talks also reviewed the latest developments in the Eastern Mediterranean region, with President Sisi welcoming the current de-escalation efforts. They also discussed the conditions in Syria, Lebanon, Libya, Sudan, navigation security in the Red Sea, and the Russia-Ukraine crisis. Following the talks, the two leaders chaired the first meeting of the High-Level Cooperation Council between Egypt and Greece. The council tackled the progress realized so far in bilateral cooperation and the ongoing joint projects in various domains, topped by the electricity interconnection project between the two countries (GREGY). The GREGY project represents a strategic step toward enhancing energy security in the region and the European Union as it is the first direct link for clean energy from Egypt to Europe via Greece. The talks also tackled cooperation in the fields of technology, innovation, entrepreneurship, legal migration, and seasonal labor recruitment. President Sisi highlighted the council's importance as a quantum leap in promoting bilateral relations, enhancing close communication and coordination vis-a-vis issues of mutual concern, bolstering economic and developmental cooperation, exchanging expertise, and collaborating in vital fields such as transport, environment, maritime security, education, manufacturing, energy, and combating illegal migration and terrorism in light of Egypt's successful experience in these areas. President Sisi and Prime Minister Mitsotakis held a joint press conference to discuss the outcomes of their talks and the main issues addressed.
