Egypt, Japan discuss cooperation on Cairo airport, metro line 4 development
Egypt looks to enhance cooperation with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to develop Cairo International Airport and Cairo Metro line four, the foreign minister said on Thursday. The planned development would support the growing influx of tourists to Egypt, Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty told JICA President Akihiko Tanaka during a meeting in Tokyo, […]
Egypt condemns Iran strikes on Bahrain, Kuwait after attacks kill one
Egypt condemned the Iranian attacks on both Kuwait and Bahrain on Wednesday, calling them a “dangerous escalation” that endangers the Arab Gulf security and stability. In separate statements, the Egyptian foreign ministry expressed solidarity with Kuwait and Bahrain in the face of the attacks, backing all measures taken by them to protect their people, safeguard […]
Egypt seeks continued Japanese JBIC support for Samurai bond issuance
Egypt is seeking continued Japanese support for Samurai bond issuance and deeper economic cooperation with Japan, Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said during talks in Tokyo on Wednesday. Abdelatty met Nobumitsu Hayashi, Governor of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), as part of his bilateral visit to Japan, discussing ways to strengthen economic and investment […]
Egypt, China extend currency swap deal for three more years
Egypt and China have extended their currency swap agreement for another three years, according to Reuters. The renewed agreement has been increased to 30 billion yuan, equivalent to around $4.43 billion or LE 203 billion, compared to the previous value of 18 billion yuan, or nearly LE 80.7 billion. In a statement issued on Wednesday, […]