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Middle East
30-06-2025
- Business
- Middle East
OPEN// PM reiterates Egypt's backing of reform measures in Tunisia
SEVILLE, Spain, June 30 (MENA) - Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli reiterated Egypt's full support for all reform measures taken by Tunisian President Kais Saied to preserve Tunisian institutions and achieve stability, security and sustainable development for the country. Madbouli made the comments during his meeting on Monday with Tunisian Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani, on the sidelines of their participation in the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4), which is held from June 30 to July 3 in Seville, Spain. The premier expressed Egypt's appreciation of the distinguished relations with Tunisia, citing the identical views of the two countries' political leaderships with regard to the most prominent common challenges at the domestic, regional and international levels. On her part, the Tunisian prime minister commended the great achievements witnessed by Egypt in the urban development field, which was exemplified in the construction of the New Administrative Capital and other mega projects. Zaafrani underlined the importance of promoting Tunisian-Egyptian relations to higher prospects. Madbouli said Egypt looks forward to strengthening ties with Tunisia, especially as the upcoming session of the Egyptian-Tunisian Joint High Committee is set to convene in Cairo in September under the leadership of both countries' prime ministers. He also voiced Egypt's hope for holding a joint business forum on the sidelines of the Egyptian-Tunisian Joint High Committee meeting, with the participation of senior businessmen and representatives of business associations, industrial federations and chambers of commerce from both countries, with the aim of enhancing trade exchange and joint investments. (MENA) M R E/R E E
Egypt Independent
17-06-2025
- Business
- Egypt Independent
Egypt, Tunisia FMs keen to further enhance coop. in various fields
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigration Badr Abdelatty held on Monday, June 16, 2025, a phone call with his Tunisian counterpart Mohamed Ali Nafti. Both parties asserted that Egypt and Tunisia are keen on further enhancing cooperation in various fields. They pressed the need for joint efforts to advance economic, trade, and investment cooperation for mutual benefit. Abdelatty praised the longstanding and deeply rooted historic friendship between the two peoples, commending the recent progress in bilateral relations. He also expressed Egypt's aspiration to achieve greater development in bilateral ties across all sectors in line with the directives of the political leaderships in both countries. The two ministers agreed on the importance of making use of existing cooperation frameworks and continuing the regular convening of joint bilateral committees, particularly the Political Consultation Committee at the level of the two foreign ministers. They also stressed the need to maintain and strengthen Egyptian-Tunisian relations, which are a key pillar of joint Arab action. The ministers discussed the latest developments on the regional scene. Abdelatty reviewed Egypt's efforts to resume the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip, contributing to de-escalation and the restoration of humanitarian and relief aid access to the region. They also addressed the implications of the ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran on regional security and stability, with both ministers agreeing on the risks of escalation and the need for joint efforts to halt it, emphasizing the importance of political solutions to current crises. MENA Edited by: SIS
Egypt Today
16-06-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Today
Egypt's Foreign Minister Discusses Regional Escalation with Palestinian, Tunisian, and Czech Counterparts
CAIRO – 16 June 2025: Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, Dr. Badr Abdelatty, held separate phone calls with his counterparts from Palestine, Tunisia, and the Czech Republic to address the ongoing regional escalation, particularly the confrontation between Israel and Iran, and the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. On Monday, June 16, Dr. Abdelatty spoke with Dr. Mohamed Mostafa, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Palestine. The two officials discussed the latest developments in Gaza and the broader implications of Israel's recent military actions against Iran. During the call, Abdelatty reviewed Egypt's sustained efforts—carried out in coordination with Qatar and the United States—to resume the ceasefire in Gaza and facilitate the entry of humanitarian aid. He strongly condemned Israel's policies of collective punishment and starvation, describing them as grave violations of international humanitarian law. He also underscored the need to uphold the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, including their right to self-determination and the establishment of an independent state based on the two-state solution. The minister warned that the accelerating military confrontation between Israel and Iran poses serious threats to regional security and stability. He stressed Egypt's ongoing diplomatic engagement to de-escalate tensions and promote political and diplomatic solutions. In a separate conversation with Tunisian Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Nafti, Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt's commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation across various sectors, especially economic, trade, and investment partnerships. He emphasized the importance of joint efforts to achieve shared development goals, in line with the directives of the two nations' leaderships. Both ministers agreed to build on existing frameworks for cooperation, including regular meetings of joint committees, particularly the Political Consultation Committee at the foreign ministers' level. They also reiterated the importance of deepening Egyptian-Tunisian ties as a cornerstone of broader Arab cooperation. Regional developments, particularly in Gaza, were also discussed. Abdelatty briefed his Tunisian counterpart on Egypt's diplomatic efforts to restore calm and ensure the uninterrupted flow of humanitarian assistance to Gaza. The two ministers expressed concern over the consequences of continued escalation between Israel and Iran and stressed the importance of unified efforts to defuse tensions and pursue political resolutions to the region's crises. Additionally, Minister Abdelatty received a call from Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský. The discussion highlighted the positive trajectory of Egyptian-Czech relations in recent years, with Abdelatty expressing hopes for increased Czech investment and deepened trade and tourism ties. Their conversation also focused on the worsening situation in Gaza and the broader regional instability driven by the Israel-Iran conflict. Abdelatty reiterated Egypt's call for de-escalation to avoid a broader regional crisis. In response, Lipavský expressed appreciation for the strength of bilateral ties and affirmed the Czech Republic's commitment to enhancing cooperation with Egypt. He also requested Egyptian assistance in facilitating the evacuation of Czech nationals from Israel amid the deteriorating security situation.
L'Orient-Le Jour
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- L'Orient-Le Jour
The artistic women of Beirut, Hend Sabri's UN exit and film galore in Lebanon
With spring in full bloom and the cultural calendar equally bursting in abundance, I'm itching to get outside this weekend. The only problem is figuring out how to be everywhere at once. Part of me is longing to be outdoors, basking in the sun and the scent of jasmine, but at the same time, I'm finding the season's lineup of films and exhibitions just as alluring. With the help of the following articles, I'm plotting a weekend that includes a little bit of both. I hope you manage the same. Four female Lebanese artists to watch Three female painters and one photographer are taking the art scene by storm this spring in Beirut. They are reimagining the Phoenician princess of Sour, fusing Lebanese and Japanese abstraction, painting nostalgic village life and capturing women at the all-too familiar crossroads — to stay or leave Lebanon? From canvas to screen, women are also taking the spotlight at the 8th Beirut Women Film Festival, which, this year, is bigger and more encompassing than ever. Rana Najjar sat down with founder and director Sam Lahoud to understand how the event advocates for a film world committed to women. This year's event has also brought none other than Egyptian-Tunisian actress Hend Sabri, this year's festival honoree, to town. Karl Richa caught up with the icon between screenings, red carpets and her departure from her position as U.N. ambassador. Who needs a euro-summer when you have euro-film-spring If the festival has opened the floodgates of your cinematic appetite, you're in luck. The European Film Festival is also kicking off this week at Beirut's Metropolis Cinema. We've got more info on the event and our top picks for your movie marathon. For the bookworms of Beirut It really is the season of cultural festivals! Last weekend, Yara Malka captured the literary bliss of her spring morning spent wandering around this year's Souk al-Kotob festival, guiding us through the stalls of eclectic wares infused with the smell of ground coffee and freshly printed pages. A Thousand and One Nights like you've never seen before To finish with a bang, the Caracalla Dance Theatre returns this month with a high-octane take on 'One Thousand and One Nights,' where classical choreography meets dabkeh, vivid silks billow on stage and the folkloric spirit of Baalbeck is brought back to life in dramatic color.
Egypt Today
19-04-2025
- Business
- Egypt Today
FM hands over message from president Sisi to Tunisian president
FM hands over message from president Sisi to Tunisian president CAIRO - 19 April 2025: Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty met with Tunisian President Kais Saied during his visit to Tunisia. Abdelatty conveyed the greetings of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi to his brother Saied. He handed over a message from president Sisi to the Tunisian president on bilateral relations between the two sisterly countries. Abdelatty commended historical relations and brotherly bonds between Egypt and Tunisia. He also hailed the quantum leap in joint ties in the recent period. He confirmed Egypt's utmost keenness on achieving more development in bilateral ties and promoting joint cooperation and coordination in different fields as per presidential directives. The foreign minister said Egypt is looking forward to the convocation of the 18th session of the Egyptian-Tunisian Joint Higher Committee in Cairo, led by the prime ministers in the two countries. He praised the outcomes of the meeting of the 6th session of the joint industrial and commercial committee, chaired by the ministers of trade in the two countries, which was held in Tunisia on April 15-16. Meanwhile, the meeting discussed several pressing issues at the Arab arena, topped by the Palestinian cause. Abdelatty highlighted tireless efforts exerted by Egypt to resume the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip and ensure the delivery of humanitarian assistance into the war-torn enclave. The meeting also probed the Arab-Islamic Early Recovery and Reconstruction Plan with the presence of the Palestinians and next moves to support the plan. Discussions dwelt on the situation in Libya, Sudan, Syria and Egypt's painstaking efforts to back regional security and stability.
