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CairoScene
2 days ago
- Politics
- CairoScene
Mohamed Idris Named African Union Permanent Observer to the UN
Idris's previous roles include serving as Egypt's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador to Ethiopia, and Permanent Representative to the African Union. Jun 25, 2025 Egyptian diplomat Mohamed Idris has been appointed as the African Union's (AU) permanent observer to the United Nations and will also serve as head of the AU's mission in New York. The appointment was received as a vote of confidence in Egyptian diplomatic capabilities within both regional and international institutions. Idris brings extensive experience in multilateral diplomacy, particularly in matters of peace, security, and development across the African continent. His previous roles include serving as Egypt's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador to Ethiopia, and Permanent Representative to the African Union. He is currently a member of the UN Secretary-General's High-Level Advisory Board on Effective Multilateralism, which is tasked with evaluating the UN's peacebuilding architecture. The announcement comes at a time when Egypt continues to play a central role in African affairs. The country currently holds a seat on the AU Peace and Security Council and remains active in promoting peacekeeping and post-conflict recovery efforts. Egyptian leadership in African development was further underscored by President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi's stewardship of the AU's Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development file and his ongoing chairmanship of the AUDA-NEPAD Steering Committee.
Al-Ahram Weekly
4 days ago
- Politics
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Egyptian diplomat Mohamed Idris appointed AU permanent observer to UN - Foreign Affairs
The African Union (AU) has appointed Egyptian diplomat Mohamed Idris as its permanent observer to the United Nations. AU Commission Chair Moussa Faki Mahamat also named Idris to lead the AU's mission in New York. In a statement, the Egyptian foreign ministry welcomed Youssouf's decision, saying it reflects the trust in Egyptian diplomatic cadres in regional and international forums and contributes to strengthening Egypt's role in advancing joint African action. The decision also underscores the Egyptian diplomacy's role and its extensive expertise in multilateral work, particularly on peace, security, and development across the African continent, the ministry noted. According to the statement, Ambassador Idris previously held several senior diplomatic positions, including Egypt's Permanent Representative to the UN, as well as Egypt's Ambassador to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the AU. He currently serves as a member of the UN Secretary-General's High-Level Advisory Board on Effective Multilateralism to review the UN's peacebuilding architecture. The statement underscored Egypt's ongoing efforts to enhance cooperation between the AU and the UN and support peacekeeping and peacebuilding initiatives across Africa, supported by its current membership in the AU Peace and Security Council (PSC). It also highlighted President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi's leadership of the AU's Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development dossier, and his chairmanship of the Steering Committee of Heads of State and Government of the AU Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD). Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Daily News Egypt
21-05-2025
- Business
- Daily News Egypt
Egypt's Foreign Minister stresses peace, security, economic ties at EU-AU Meeting
Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty stressed the importance of peace, security, and economic ties at the European Union-African Union (EU-AU) Ministerial Meeting in Brussels on Wednesday, 21 May. He affirmed Egypt's commitment to bolstering the strategic partnership between the two blocs and held separate bilateral meetings on the sidelines with his Rwandan counterpart and the Secretary-General of COMESA. During the EU-AU Meeting's plenary session on 'Peace, Security, and Governance,' Minister Abdelatty delivered Egypt's statement. He highlighted that the gathering occurred amidst unprecedented regional and international challenges, underscoring that these circumstances necessitate a deeper EU-AU partnership to end conflicts, combat terrorism, address forced migration, and protect maritime security. Abdelatty welcomed the EU's consistent support for African frameworks confronting continental threats. The Minister reiterated Egypt's belief in a comprehensive approach to sustainable peace by strengthening the nation-state and its institutions. He emphasised that building state capacities requires joint efforts to achieve lasting peace and called for supporting AU and African regional economic communities in early warning, conflict prevention, and mediation. In this context, Abdelatty reviewed Egypt's role as the AU Champion for Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development (PCRD). He detailed Egypt's collaboration with the AU Commission on updating PCRD policies, including the launch of the Cairo-based AU Centre for Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development (AUCPCRD), and urged EU support for the AU Commission in this area. Furthermore, the Foreign Minister underscored the importance of supporting Somalia's pursuit of stability and prosperity. He stressed the critical need to fund the AU Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) to achieve its objectives, adding that a successful African-European partnership in Somalia would model future cooperation. On the sidelines, Abdelatty met Olivier Nduhungirehe, Rwandan Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Minister Abdelatty affirmed Egypt's commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, highlighting cooperation in energy, infrastructure, logistics, trade, investment, health, agriculture, and security. He welcomed the finalised land allocation for two logistic zones, one in each country, to enhance Egyptian companies' access to the Rwandan market, and noted progress on the Egypt-Rwanda/Magdi Yacoub Heart Centre. Also on Wednesday, Abdelatty met Chileshe Kapwepwe, Secretary-General of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA). He praised Kapwepwe's efforts during Egypt's recent COMESA chairmanship for deepening economic integration. Abdelatty highlighted aspirations for cooperation in health, pharmaceuticals, tourism, and infrastructure to facilitate trade. He stressed Egypt's readiness to share expertise in specialised economic zones, the green economy, and solar energy, emphasising COMESA members' role in supporting the Secretariat to maximise economic integration benefits for overcoming regional economic challenges.
