Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Aati held a series of meetings with African counterparts on the sidelines of the Korea–Africa Ministerial Meeting in Seoul, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations, expanding economic co-operation, and coordinating positions on key regional and continental issues.

Egypt targets $6b in outsourcing exports this year

Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli and Minister of Communications and Information Technology Raafat Hindi, reviewed ongoing projects and future plans aimed at developing Egypt’s communications and information technology sector.

Cairo eyes greater partnership with Korea’s KEXIM bank

Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Aati has highlighted Egypt’s interest in expanding co-operation with the Export-Import Bank of Korea (KEXIM) and broadening areas of partnership in the coming period.

Iran says ceasefire in Lebanon remains condition for US deal

Iran’s foreign ministry said on Monday that a ceasefire in Lebanon remains a key condition for any deal with the United States to end the Middle East war.

US says it struck Iranian military sites, Tehran responds with air base attack

The U.S. said it struck Iranian military sites at ‌the weekend and Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Monday it had targeted a U.S. base in response, the latest exchange of attacks amid negotiations to end the three-month-old war.