Al-Sisi calls on Putin to support de-escalation in Middle East
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi said on Tuesday that Russia, given its global influence, could play a key role in ending the ongoing war in the Middle East, warning of the risks of further escalation and regional instability. Al-Sisi made
Egypt’s information minister Diaa Rashwan: From SIS head to cabinet member
Diaa Rashwan has been appointed Minister of State for Information in Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouly’s new cabinet, transitioning from a career spanning academia, journalism, and state media management. State Media and Diplomacy Since June 2017, Rashwan has served as the
Cairo, Athens call for international stability force in Gaza and settlement of Iranian nuclear file
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on Sunday called for the rapid deployment of an international stability force to monitor a ceasefire in Gaza and emphasised Cairo’s ongoing efforts to reach a consensual settlement regarding the Iranian nuclear file. In a
Suez Canal revenues hit $449m in early 2026 as regional stability returns
Suez Canal revenues reached $449m since the beginning of 2026, marking a recovery following a ceasefire in Gaza that restored regional stability, Suez Canal Authority (SCA) Chairperson Osama Rabie said on Sunday. The canal recorded the passage of 1,315 ships
Al-Sisi, Erdogan elevate ties with new agreements, target $15bn in trade exchange
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi received his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Cairo on Wednesday, where the two leaders co-chaired the second meeting of the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council between Egypt and Türkiye, signing a joint statement and a
Egypt places 150 hospitals on high alert for Gaza casualties, mobilises up to 300 ambulances
Egypt has raised the readiness of its healthcare system to receive wounded and ill patients from Gaza, placing 150 hospitals nationwide on high alert and mobilising up to 300 fully equipped ambulances, the Ministry of Health said on Monday. Health
Al-Sisi, Jordan’s king reject Palestinian displacement, urge full Gaza truce implementation
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met Jordan’s King Abdullah II in Cairo on Sunday, with both leaders reaffirming their rejection of any attempts to displace Palestinians from their land and calling for full implementation of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza,
Cairo, Amman call for full implementation of Trump peace plan in Gaza
Egypt and Jordan on Tuesday called for the full implementation of the Gaza ceasefire agreement and the comprehensive peace plan proposed by US President Donald Trump, affirming support for a transitional “Peace Council” to oversee the process. During an official
Egypt, Sweden discuss expanding health cooperation ahead of planned ministerial visit
Egypt’s Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar met Sweden’s ambassador to Cairo Dag Juhlin on Sunday to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in the healthcare sector, including preparations for a planned visit by Sweden’s health minister, the Egyptian health ministry said.
Abdelatty urges Israeli withdrawal, Sudan ceasefire in calls with Guterres and Mladenov
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty called for a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, the deployment of an international stabilisation force, and an immediate humanitarian truce in Sudan during separate calls with UN Secretary-General António Guterres and Gaza Representative Nickolay Mladenov.