Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Co-operation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty received a phone call on Tuesday from his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi to discuss regional developments, escalating tensions and efforts to de-escalate the situation.

Justice Ministry, CIB partner to expand premium notarisation services

The Ministry of Justice and the Commercial International Bank (CIB) have signed a co-operation protocol aiming to expand premium notarisation services.

The protocol provides for setting up premium notarisation offices at the CIB’s branches,  reads a ministry statement.

Egyptian Armed Forces join Cyprus Independence Day celebrations

The Egyptian Armed Forces took part in ceremonies marking the 66th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Cyprus, reaffirming Egypt’s commitment to boosting ties with friendly countries and promoting strategic partnerships at all levels.

Kouchouk: Egypt seeks to boost private sector investment

Egypt’s Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk said Egypt’s fiscal and economic policies prioritise boosting private sector growth, investment and its contribution to the national economy.

During a meeting on Tuesday with Executive Director and Head of Investment at the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), Sameh Shennouda, on the sidelines of the IMF and World Bank meetings in Bangkok, Kouchouk said Egypt is working to increase the production and exports of goods and services by encouraging investment with strong economic returns.

Egypt highlights food security challenges at Rome Forum

Egypt is participating in the World Food Forum 2026 in Rome with a delegation headed by Bassam Rady, Egypt’s Ambassador to Italy and permanent representative to UN organisations in Rome.

FM stresses Egypt’s economic resilience

Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Co-operation and Egyptian Expatriates, Badr Abdelatty, on Tuesday highlighted resilience of Egypt’s economy amid mounting global economic challenges, urging more international co-operation and financial mechanisms to support developing countries.

Egypt’s remittances rise 27.2% to $33.9b in 8 months

Remittances from Egyptians working abroad rose 27.2 per cent in the first eight months of 2026, reaching a record $33.9 billion, compared with $26.6 billion in the same period last year, the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) said in a statement on Tuesday.