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Middle East
06-07-2025
- Politics
- Middle East
OPEN// FM engages with US-based Egyptian expats, urges their participation in upcoming elections
CAIRO, July 6 (MENA) – Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Expatriates Minister Badr Abdelatty held a virtual meeting on Sunday with Egyptian expatriates in Washington and New York, alongside senior diplomats including Egyptian Ambassador to the US Motaz Zahran and Consul General in New York Howaida Essam. Abdelatty praised the diaspora's role in boosting Egypt-US relations and contributing to the national economy. He highlighted Egyptian-American business participation in the Egypt-US Economic Forum in May and reaffirmed Egypt's commitment to improving consular services, including digital transformation and new state-led initiatives. He urged Egyptians abroad to vote in upcoming elections. Also, he advised them to abide by US residency laws, warning of legal consequences for violations. Deputy Foreign Minister Nabil Habashi outlined during the meeting new incentives for expatriates, such as streamlined remittance services, overseas bank account access, and preferential housing and education benefits. He also discussed preparations for the sixth annual expatriate conference in August 2025 and encouraged ongoing dialogue with the diaspora. (MENA) R E E/
Egypt Independent
25-03-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Independent
Abdelatty, US Middle East envoy probe joint efforts to release hostages, achieve calm in Gaza
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty and US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff held a phone call on Monday as part of their regular communication to discuss Egypt-US distinguished and strategic relations, and exchange views and assessments as regards developments in the Gaza Strip. The phone call touched on joint efforts made by Egypt, the United States and Qatar to release hostages, achieve calm, de-escalate the situation, as well as consolidate and implement the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, the foreign ministry said in a statement. The two sides emphasized the need to continue working together to achieve security, peace, and stability in the Middle East in a way that ensures that the region is free of conflict and war, as well as to embody the US administration's vision for ending more than 70 years of conflict in the region. Meanwhile, Abdelatty briefed the US official on the comprehensive development process in Egypt under the leadership of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, and the numerous achievements made in recent years in light of positive overall indicators of the Egyptian economy, which have been praised by various international institutions, most notably the International Monetary Fund. Meanwhile, Witkoff commended close relations between the two friendly countries, highlighting the important and pivotal role played by Egypt in achieving security, peace, and stability in the region. He also praised Egypt's role, along with Qatar, in trying to hammer out a solution that guarantees the release of hostages and consolidates the ceasefire in Gaza.
Middle East
25-03-2025
- Business
- Middle East
OPEN// Abdelatty, US Middle East envoy probe joint efforts to release hostages, achieve calm in Gaza
CAIRO, March 24 (MENA) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty and US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff held a phone call on Monday as part of their regular communication to discuss Egypt-US distinguished and strategic relations, and exchange views and assessments as regards developments in the Gaza Strip. The phone call touched on joint efforts made by Egypt, the United States and Qatar to release hostages, achieve calm, de-escalate the situation, as well as consolidate and implement the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, the foreign ministry said in a statement. The two sides emphasized the need to continue working together to achieve security, peace, and stability in the Middle East in a way that ensures that the region is free of conflict and war, as well as to embody the US administration's vision for ending more than 70 years of conflict in the region. Meanwhile, Abdelatty briefed the US official on the comprehensive development process in Egypt under the leadership of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, and the numerous achievements made in recent years in light of positive overall indicators of the Egyptian economy, which have been praised by various international institutions, most notably the International Monetary Fund. Meanwhile, Witkoff commended close relations between the two friendly countries, highlighting the important and pivotal role played by Egypt in achieving security, peace, and stability in the region. He also praised Egypt's role, along with Qatar, in trying to hammer out a solution that guarantees the release of hostages and consolidates the ceasefire in Gaza. (MENA) I S N/M N E
Middle East
07-03-2025
- Politics
- Middle East
OPEN// FM, US envoy to ME discuss Arab plan for early recovery, Gaza reconstruction
CAIRO, March 7 (MENA) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty discussed with US special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff over the phone the Arab plan for the early recovery and reconstruction of Gaza. During the phone call, Abdelatty expressed the broad Arab consensus on the plan, a matter that was clearly reflected in the extraordinary Arab Summit hosted by Cairo on Tuesday, March 4. They also took up the Egypt-US strategic partnership and the mutual interests it achieves in various fields and the relentless pursuit of peace and security in the Middle East region. Abdelatty said Egypt looks forward to continue positive and constructive interaction with US President Donald Trump and the US administration, to thoroughly review the Arab plan and its advantages. He also stressed the necessity of continuing joint efforts to implement all stages of the Gaza ceasefire agreement by all parties and allow the unrestricted humanitarian aid access to the Gaza Strip, along with paving the way for Gaza's early recovery and reconstruction and ending the war. For his part, the US envoy said he was briefed on the Arab plan, saying "There's a lot of compelling features to it. We need more discussion about it, but it's a good-faith first step from the Egyptians." (MENA) R R N/
Al-Ahram Weekly
21-02-2025
- Business
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Egypt, US officials finalize arrangements for Investment & Economic Forum - Foreign Affairs
Assistant Foreign Minister for US Affairs Ambassador Sameh Aboul-Enein received a delegation from the US Chamber of Commerce (USCC) on Thursday to discuss final arrangements for the upcoming Egypt-US Investment and Economic Forum. According to the Egyptian foreign ministry, the delegation was led by Anna Burris, Director of the US Chamber of Commerce for the Middle East, and Sylvia Menassa, CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt. During the meeting, Aboul-Enein reviewed Egypt-US relations, referencing key outcomes of the second meeting of the Joint Economic Commission. He also touched on the Egypt-US strategic dialogue, which established a working group for cultural and educational cooperation and cooperation in tourism and antiquities. For her part, Burris praised the ongoing progress in the Egyptian economy, highlighting the USCC and the American private sector's strong interest in exploring investment opportunities in Egypt. Furthermore, Aboul-Enein and the delegation discussed enhancing trade and investment ties between Egypt and the US through attracting more significant investments from major US companies in Egypt. The meeting is part of a series of coordination discussions held by Aboul-Enein as per the directives of the Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Badr Abdelatty. Short link:
