Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Co-operation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty stressed the importance of diplomatic engagement, political solutions, and enhanced regional co-ordination to de-escalate tensions and preserve regional security and stability.
During a meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on the sidelines of the 52nd session of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers in Baghdad, the two sides discussed regional developments, particularly the Iranian issue, according to Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Ambassador Nader Zaki.
Egypt launches microfinance scheme for Takaful beneficiaries
Minister of Social Solidarity and Chairperson of Nasser Social Bank, Maya Morsy, launched on Saturday a financing programme called “A Launch Towards Economic Empowerment” (Intilaqa Nahwa al-Tamkeen al-Iqtisadi).
The new financing programme offers loans ranging from LE5,000 to LE30,000 for beneficiaries of Egypt’s Takaful and Karama programme to establish or expand micro-enterprises.
Egypt, UAE probe joint environmental projects
Egypt’s Ambassador to Italy and Permanent Representative to the United Nations agencies in Rome, Bassam Rady, met on Saturday with Sara Al-Maeeni, Adviser to the UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, at the Egyptian Embassy in Rome.
The meeting, which focused on opportunities to encourage joint projects, took place on the sidelines of the World Food Forum, held at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) in Rome.
Minister highlights Egypt’s economic recovery at IMF meetings
Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmed Rostom highlighted Egypt’s economic recovery and outlined the government’s National Economic Transformation Programme during the 81st Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group in Bangkok, Thailand.
During the meetings, Rostom held talks with World Bank Group President Ajay Banga, International Finance Corporation (IFC) Managing Director Makhtar Diop, and other top officials from Canada, Jordan, Kuwait, Sweden and Japan.
Trump-Zelenskiy rift threatens vital support for Kyiv
From US threats to cut off intelligence support for Ukraine to a diesel deal that could help Russia fund its war, it has been a bad week for ties between Kyiv and its most important ally, Washington.
Tear gas, clashes hit French cities in cost-of-living protests
Police fired tear gas and clashed with protesters in several French cities on Saturday as some of the most violent protests in years over living costs and public services drew thousands onto the streets.
