President Abdel Fattah El Sisi reiterated on Thursday that Egypt will continue building a modern, advanced and strong state capable of safeguarding the rights of its people and protecting its resources, stressing that the country remains committed to development while preserving its sovereignty and national independence.

Egypt, China FMs discuss ties, regional developments

Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Co-operation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdel-Aati underscored the importance of expanding Egyptian-Chinese co-operation through attracting more Chinese investments. He also encouraged Chinese companies to increase their presence in the Egyptian market, particularly in value-added industries, and promote technology transfer and industrial localisation.

Minister Abdel Aati made these remarks came during his meeting on Thursday with Minister of Foreign Affairs of China Wang Yi on the sidelines of the ASEAN Ministerial Meeting in Manila.

Egypt offers condolences to Algeria over wildfire victims

Egypt extended its deepest condolences and sincere sympathy to Algeria following the deadly wildfires that swept through several provinces, leaving casualties and injuries.

Egypt mulls launch of 4,200-bed medical complex under PPP model

Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid met on Thursday with representatives of Hassan Allam Holding, and Türkiye’s Renaissance Holding to discuss the launch of an integrated medical complex in Cairo under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.

FM probes regional crises, irregular migration with EU High Representative in Manila

Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Co-operation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdel-Aati met with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy KajaKallas on Thursday on the sidelines of the ASEAN ministerial meeting in Manila. The talks came as part of regular consultations within the framework of the Egypt–EU strategic partnership.

Rubio: US committed to helping end Ukraine war

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday that the United States remains prepared to play a “constructive role” in helping ​bring an end to the war in Ukraine, following talks with Russian ‌Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on the sidelines of an ASEAN gathering in Manila.

Mideast oil producers step up plans to bypass Strait of Hormuz

Before the war in Iran, roughly 15 million barrels of Persian Gulf oil were shipped each day through the Strait of Hormuz. Within a few years, much of that oil could bypass the strait.