LONDON (Reuters) – Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained broadly halted on Tuesday with only three ships passing the ‌waterway in the past 24 hours, shipping data showed.

President Sisi, Dutch PM discuss stronger ties

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a phone call on Tuesday from Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten. The president congratulated Jetten on assuming office and forming the new Dutch government, emphasizing Egypt’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations across all fields.

Two Palestinians killed in West Bank village attacked by Israeli settlers

RAMALLAH (Reuters) – Two Palestinians, including a 14-year-old boy, were killed in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on Tuesday after Israeli settlers and soldiers opened fire, witnesses said, while in Gaza health officials said two Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes.

Finnish President: Egypt is an essential partner

Finnish President Alexander Stubb held a media dialogue with anchor Dina Salem on the sidelines of the Egypt–Finland Business Forum in Cairo, attended by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, ministers, senior officials, and business representatives from both countries.Stubb emphasized that in today’s highly turbulent world, Finland considers Egypt an essential partner. He praised Egypt’s prominent role in supporting regional stability and highlighted the country’s major achievements in recent years. 

Egypt, Finland business forum highlights strategic partnership

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli took part on Tuesday in the Egypt–Finland Business Forum, held at the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones in Cairo, with the participation of Finnish President Alexander Stubb, several ministers, senior officials, and business representatives from both countries.