El-Sisi directs removing investment barriers to accelerate industrial expansion
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi stressed the importance of shielding the Egyptian economy from the adverse effects of harmful practices in international trade, underscoring the need to maintain stable production chains and ensure sufficient foreign currency reserves to secure essential goods and key production inputs for factories. The remarks came during a meeting held on Wednesday […]
Egypt’s Representative to UNHRC: No Justification for Iran’s Attacks on Gulf States, Jordan
Egypt’s representative to the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) warned on Wednesday of the grave consequences of continued escalation in the region. Condemnation of Iranian Attacks During an emergency session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, the Egyptian representative stated that there was no justification for the Iranian attacks on the Gulf states […]
Foreign media spotlights Egypt’s push for dialogue as Cairo welcomes Trump pause and urges de-escalation
CAIRO – 24 March 2026: A number of Arab and international broadcasters have highlighted Egypt’s latest calls to calm the region, after Cairo welcomed efforts aimed at lowering tensions and urged all sides to give diplomacy a real chance. The focus came after U.S. President Donald Trump said he ordered a five-day delay to […]
Egypt, Russia discuss regional de-escalation, Gaza transition
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov discussed regional de-escalation efforts and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza in a Monday phone call. Abdelatty emphasized the necessity of regional and international efforts to prioritize diplomacy and prevent tensions from threatening global peace. In the call, he warned against the “dangerous repercussions” […]
Egypt reiterates condemnation of Gulf attacks, welcomes Trump’s de-escalation statements
Egypt welcomed on Monday statements made by US President Donald Trump, in which he indicated intensive efforts and contacts to de-escalate tensions with Iran and his intention to halt plans targeting Iranian energy facilities. Egypt stressed the importance of seizing this opportunity and building upon it to prioritize dialogue, stop the escalation, and ultimately end […]
Egypt presses for restraint, maritime security amid regional tensions
Egypt on Sunday urged restraint amid escalating regional tensions and stressed the importance of ensuring security of maritime navigation during a series of high-level diplomatic contacts. Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty held phone conversations with the foreign ministers of Iran, Türkiye, Pakistan and Qatar, in addition to US Special Envoy to the Middle East […]
El-Sisi, King Abdullah urge unified Arab efforts to restore regional security
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Jordan’s King Abdullah II on Sunday reiterated their countries’ shared stance on the need for de-escalating regional tensions during a phone call. The two leaders emphasized the need for concerted Arab action to restore security and stability across the region. El-Sisi highlighted the outcomes of his recent Gulf tour, […]
EU envoy praises Egypt’s role in regional stability
The Head of the European Union Delegation to Egypt, Angelina Eichhorst, has commended Egypt’s pivotal role in fostering regional stability and leading diplomatic efforts to de-escalate ongoing tensions. In a Monday statement, Eichhorst emphasized that the European Union maintains close coordination with Cairo on critical regional files, particularly in light of current challenges. She highlighted […]
Bahrain’s king supports Egypt’s efforts towards unified Arab front
The King of Bahrain, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, commended Egypt’s steadfast support for Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states following recent Iranian attacks. In a Monday statement, King Hamad expressed appreciation for Cairo’s solidarity and its willingness to provide all necessary forms of support to protect Gulf security. The monarch emphasized that this stance reflects […]
Egypt reaffirms Gulf security ties, calls for unified Arab defense framework
Egypt is spearheading a diplomatic push to activate a Joint Arab Force to counter regional threats following recent escalation between Iran and the U.S.-Israel axis. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi underscored the necessity of collective Arab security in Sunday phone calls with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani. […]