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OPEN// PM heads for Spain to attend UN Financing for Development Conference
CAIRO, June 29 (MENA) - Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli left for Seville, Spain, on Sunday to take part in the 4th United Nations Financing for Development Conference on behalf of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi . Madbouli is accompanied by Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation Rania el Mashat, and Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk. Madbouli will take part in the conference's opening session on Monday in the presence of several heads of state and government, including the Spanish prime minister and the UN secretary general, as well as leaders of international institutions and organizations. The prime minister will also participate in a ceremony marking the launch of the 'Seville Platform for Action,' where he will deliver a word. Madbouli will read out Egypt's word during the general sessions of the UN conference. The visit will include several high-level meetings with heads of government, ministers from participating countries, and senior officials from regional and international organizations. (MENA) S R E/D A E
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OPEN// Senate speaker greets Sisi on June 30 Revolution
CAIRO, June 29 (MENA) - Speaker of the Senate Counselor Abdel Wahab Abdel Razek sent a cable of congratulations on Sunday to President Abdel Fattah El Sisi on the occasion of the 12th anniversary of the June 30 Revolution. In the cable, Counselor Abdel Razek said: "It is my honor, on my behalf and on behalf of the members of the Senate, to extend to Your Excellency the highest expressions of congratulations on the occasion of the 12th anniversary of the June 30, 2013 Revolution, a day that marked a turning point in the life of the Egyptian people, and indeed for the Arab region and the entire world." He added: "On this cherished national occasion, I pray to Almighty God to grant you continued health and well-being, and to protect you and safeguard Egypt and its proud people. May this occasion return upon us with the hopes of the Egyptian people fulfilled for a brighter tomorrow under your wise leadership." (MENA) M O H/D A E
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OPEN//President Sisi pardons some convicts on June 30 Revolution anniversary
CAIRO, June 29 (MENA) - President Abdel Fattah El Sisi issued a decree No 332/2025 pardoning the remainder of sentences handed down to a number of inmates on the occasion of the 12th anniversary of June 30 Revolution. The decree was published in the official Gazette out Sunday. (MENA) S R E/D A E
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OPEN// FM highlights Egypt's strong historical ties with Austria
CAIRO, June 28 (MENA) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty highlighted on Saturday the profound historical relationship between Egypt and Austria. Abdelatty made his remarks during a press conference he held with his visiting Austrian counterpart Beate Meinl-Reisinger, following an official session of talks. The top diplomat stated that their discussions covered the close relations between Egypt and Austria, most particularly in the political, economic, trade, and educational fields. He noted that their talks reflected a shared vision for advancing cooperation to broader horizons, adding that both sides emphasized the importance of building on the current momentum in bilateral relations. Meanwhile, he announced that they signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a mechanism for political consultations, reflecting the two countries' mutual desire to enhance cooperation. He also mentioned that discussions tackled ways to boost economic and investment cooperation, praising the support of Austrian companies operating in Egypt and their role in boosting the country's development efforts. (MORE) J L N/R E E
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OPEN// Egypt, Austria hold political talks, sign MoU to boost relations
CAIRO, June 28 (MENA) – Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Expatriates Minister Badr Abdelatty held political consultations on Saturday with Austria's Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger, with delegations from both countries in attendance. The talks focused on strengthening bilateral relations and addressing regional and international developments, said foreign ministry spokesperson Tamim Khallaf, pointing out that Abdelatty emphasized Egypt's desire to strengthen all aspects of bilateral ties and build on outcomes from recent high-level visits, including the Austrian chancellor's trip to Cairo in March 2024. He stressed the importance of expanding cooperation across various sectors—particularly economic, trade, and investment—by activating the joint committee and encouraging Austrian investments in Egypt. The ministers also discussed boosting collaboration in labor-related domains, as well as in scientific, cultural, and tourism exchange, renewable energy, and counterterrorism efforts. The consultations also addressed a range of regional and international issues of mutual concern, the spokesman said, noting that the two ministers reviewed developments related to the ceasefire between Israel and Iran. Abdelatty underscored the need to maintain the ceasefire and de-escalate tensions, directing attention to Egypt's efforts to contain the situation and promote political and diplomatic solutions. He also highlighted the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza and the West Bank, briefing his Austrian counterpart on Egypt's initiatives to restore a ceasefire in Gaza and facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid. The top Egyptian diplomat reiterated the need to create a political horizon for the implementation of the two-state solution, establishing a Palestinian state along the June 4, 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital, describing this as the only viable path to lasting peace, security, and stability in the region. Abdelatty warned of the worsening conditions in the West Bank amid continued Israeli military operations and settler violence against civilians, stressing the urgent need to halt such actions. The two ministers also exchanged views on developments in Syria, Lebanon, Libya, Sudan, and the Horn of Africa. Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt's position on respecting sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of states, and the importance of supporting national institutions and pursuing political and diplomatic resolutions to regional crises. At the end of the talks, the ministers signed a memorandum of understanding to launch a political consultation mechanism between Egypt and Austria, aiming to elevate bilateral relations and expand cooperation. (MENA) R E E/
