The meeting between President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in Cairo on Tuesday marks a new milestone in the long-standing strategic alliance between Egypt and Saudi Arabia.
The meeting underscores the close coordination between Cairo and Riyadh and their shared commitment to strengthening bilateral ties amid rapid regional and international developments.
The talks also represent another chapter in the deep-rooted historical and brotherly ties between the two countries, with the two leaders maintaining regular consultations on political, economic and regional issues.
Joint Egypt, Greece military drill ‘Medusa-15’ kicks off
The joint Egyptian-Greek military exercise codenamed “Medusa-15” began in Greece on Tuesday.
The several-day exercise, which will run for several days across the Mediterranean and a number of Greek air bases, involves elements of the Egyptian, Greek, Cypriot, French and Italian naval and air forces, air defence and reconnaissance units, as well as special forces, including paratroopers and commando units.
Egypt, WFP to expand co-operation on food security, subsidies
Minister of Supply and Internal Trade Sherif Farouk met with World Food Programme (WFP) Acting Executive Director Carl Skau on Tuesday to discuss means to expand co-operation on food subsidies and food security.
Farouk said Egypt was working to reform and improve its subsidy system, ensuring that support reaches eligible citizens efficiently while strengthening access to essential food commodities, in line with Egypt Vision 2030.
Champions League: Camp Nou to host 2029 final
THESSALONIKI, Greece — Barcelona’s renovated Camp Nou was picked over Wembley Stadium in London to host the 2029 Champions League final, UEFA said Tuesday.
The choice gives Barcelona a marquee game one year before Spain co-hosts the 2030 World Cup with Portugal and Morocco.
Egypt opens 20 new ‘Carry On’ retail outlets
Minister of Supply and Internal Trade Sherif Farouk, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Alaa Farouk, Chairman of the Future of Egypt Agency for Sustainable Development (Mostaqbal Misr) Bahaa El-Ghannam, Cairo Governor Ibrahim Saber and the CEO of the Holding Company for Food Industries Alaa Nagy inaugurated on Tuesday 20 new “Carry On” outlets in Cairo, Giza, Qalyubia and Alexandria.
Egypt condemns attacks targeting Saudi Arabia
Egypt has strongly condemned the recent attacks against Saudi Arabia, stressing that such acts constitute a clear violation of international law and a serious threat to regional stability and security.
In a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday, Egypt reiterated its categorical rejection of the attacks, warning that they would fuel tensions and further escalate the situation in the region.
China: US must stop preparing for space war
China urged the United States on Tuesday to “stop preparing for war” in space, after the US Space Force confirmed it had deployed weapons into orbit for the first time.
Beijing and Washington are key geopolitical rivals and have long sought to expand their interests — and strategic footprints — in space.
Egypt reaffirms right to peaceful use of N. energy
Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat reaffirmed Egypt’s position that the peaceful use of nuclear energy is an inherent right of all states under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).
Speaking in Egypt’s video statement at the 70th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Tuesday in Vienna, Esmat said Egypt continues research and development in peaceful nuclear applications in line with Egypt Vision 2030.
