Diplomacy
Morsy arrives Uganda in first visit by Egypt’s leader to source of Nile
Egypt
October 9, 2012
Morsy arrives Uganda in first visit by Egypt’s leader to source of Nile
President Mohamed Morsy arrived in Uganda Tuesday on a one-day visit to attend the African’s country Jubilee celebrations, MENA reported.…
Rift on the Nile: Challenges lie ahead for Nile water sharing
Environment
August 16, 2012
Rift on the Nile: Challenges lie ahead for Nile water sharing
"Egypt, the gift of the Nile” is a phrase coined by the Greek historian Herodotus 3,000 years ago in his…
Salafi Party demands alcohol embargo at Egypt’s diplomatic missions
Egypt
July 25, 2012
Salafi Party demands alcohol embargo at Egypt’s diplomatic missions
The Asala Party has requested Foreign Minister Mohamed Kamel Amr instruct Egypt's diplomatic missions abroad to not offer alcoholic beverages…
Ashton to arrive in Cairo Wednesday
Egypt
July 15, 2012
Ashton to arrive in Cairo Wednesday
Catherine Ashton, the EU’s high representative for foreign affairs, will arrive in Cairo on Wednesday for a two-day visit to…
Permanent UN representative: Egypt committed to international agreements
Egypt
June 26, 2012
Permanent UN representative: Egypt committed to international agreements
Moatez Ahmadine Khalil, Egypt’s permanent representative to the United Nations delivered a statement before the UN Security Council on Monday…
Foreign minister: Egypt committed to protection of foreign investments
Egypt
April 23, 2012
Foreign minister: Egypt committed to protection of foreign investments
Foreign Minister Mohamed Kamel Amr on Sunday stressed Egypt’s commitment to international agreements, protecting foreign investments and solving problems that…
UAE summons Iran’s envoy over Gulf island spat
World
April 16, 2012
UAE summons Iran’s envoy over Gulf island spat
The United Arab Emirates has summoned Iran's ambassador to Abu Dhabi to denounce a visit by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to…
Pakistan president makes rare trip to India
World
April 8, 2012
Pakistan president makes rare trip to India
President Asif Ali Zardari became the first Pakistani head of state since 2005 to visit India for a one-day trip…
Egypt FM starts tour of Nile Basin countries
Egypt
January 9, 2012
Egypt FM starts tour of Nile Basin countries
Foreign Minister Mohamed Kamel Amr on Monday started a tour of six Nile Basin nations, Egyptian diplomatic sources said. Amr…
Egypt says preparing for prisoner swap with Israel
Egypt
October 21, 2011
Egypt says preparing for prisoner swap with Israel
Egypt said on Thursday it was preparing to swap US-Israeli dual national Ilan Grapel, who was detained in June…