16 h. ago Trump’s trade war with Canada has backfired on America. Now he has a crucial meeting with Mark Carney

Washington CNN  —  Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday in what could be one of the most contentious meetings between the neighboring countries’ leaders in years. Canada is America’s second-biggest trading partner and one of its closest allies on many fronts, from national security … The post Trump’s trade war with Canada has backfired on America. Now he has a crucial meeting with Mark Carney appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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40 h. ago Suez Canal Authority Chairman meets Argentine ambassador in Cairo

Suez Canal Authority Chairman meets Argentine ambassador in Cairo  Egypt Today

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42 h. ago Egypt keen on bolstering trade, investment coop. with North, Latin American countries

CAIRO, May 3 (MENA) – Foreign, Emigration and Expatriates Affairs Minister Badr Abdelatty said luring foreign direct investments (FDIs) and boosting trade exchange is a key priority for the Egyptian government, especially in light of the promising cooperation opportunities across the two Americas. Abdelatty was speaking during a meeting on Saturday with senior officials from … The post Egypt keen on bolstering trade, investment coop. with North, Latin American countries appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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59 h. ago Iraqi Foreign Minister meets Egyptian counterpart, President in Cairo

Iraqi Foreign Minister meets Egyptian counterpart, President in Cairo  Dailynewsegypt

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61 h. ago Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Meets his Egyptian Counterpart in Cairo to Discuss Bilateral Cooperation and Arab Summit Preparations – Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of IRAQ

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Meets his Egyptian Counterpart in Cairo to Discuss Bilateral Cooperation and Arab Summit Preparations – Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of IRAQ  وزارة الخارجية العراقية

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3 d. ago Egypt’s FM meets with directors of UN regional offices in Cairo, condemns Israeli attacks on Syrian Presidential Palace

Egypt’s FM meets with directors of UN regional offices in Cairo, condemns Israeli attacks on Syrian Presidential Palace  Egypt Today

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4 d. ago Israel sends warning message to Syria after presidential palace strike

Following Israeli airstrikes near the presidential palace in Damascus, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a strongly worded message to Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, as reported by the Hebrew newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth. Targeting the vicinity of the presidential palace in Damascus Damascus, the Syrian capital, witnessed a notable security escalation in the early hours of … The post Israel sends warning message to Syria after presidential palace strike appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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6 d. ago IMF and World Bank expect Egypt’s economic growth to increase, Mashat

Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation Rania al-Mashat participated in a press conference held by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly following the weekly cabinet meeting. Mashat reviewed the most important economic developments, including the results of Egypt’s participation in the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, and their … The post IMF and World Bank expect Egypt’s economic growth to increase, Mashat appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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6 d. ago President Sisi’s personal representative participates in BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

CAIRO, April 30 (MENA) – President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s Personal Representative and Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs Ragy al-Etreby participated on behalf of Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian expatriated Badr Abdelatty in the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held in Brazil current chairman of the bloc’s rotating presidency. President Sisi’s personal representative said Wednesday, … The post President Sisi’s personal representative participates in BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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7 d. ago Egypt’s intelligence chief meets Israeli negotiators on Gaza ceasefire efforts

Egypt’s intelligence chief meets Israeli negotiators on Gaza ceasefire efforts  Anadolu Ajansı

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8 d. ago Sudan’s Al Burhan meets Egypt’s El Sisi in Cairo amid shifting war dynamics

Sudan’s Al Burhan meets Egypt’s El Sisi in Cairo amid shifting war dynamics  thenationalnews.com

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8 d. ago Finance Minister: Egypt open to exploring innovative financing tools

Egypt is open to leveraging international expertise to explore innovative financing tools aimed at reducing debt levels and servicing costs, Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk said on Sunday 27/4/2025. During his meeting with Executive Vice President of the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) Hiroshi Matano on the sidelines of the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings … The post Finance Minister: Egypt open to exploring innovative financing tools appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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8 d. ago President Sisi slams use of starvation against the Palestinian people

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi discussed regional and international developments of mutual interest – particularly the situation in the Gaza Strip – with the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia Sam Mostyn at the al-Ittihadiya Presidential Palace on Sunday. Sisi stressed that Egypt harshly rejects the use of starvation as a weapon or tool of … The post President Sisi slams use of starvation against the Palestinian people appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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8 d. ago Egypt’s Intelligence Chief meets with Israeli negotiating team in Cairo

Egypt’s Intelligence Chief meets with Israeli negotiating team in Cairo  Egypt Today

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9 d. ago Tourism delegation reviews Hajj preparations in Saudi Arabia

A delegation from Egypt’s Chamber of Tourism Companies concluded a visit to Saudi Arabia to review preparations for Egyptian pilgrims ahead of the Hajj season. The delegation held meetings with Saudi tawafa companies, including Al-Mashariq Al-Masiya and Al-Rajhi, to discuss organizational and service arrangements, covering hospitality, transport, and religious guidance for tourism pilgrims. Talks addressed … The post Tourism delegation reviews Hajj preparations in Saudi Arabia appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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9 d. ago Trump criticizes Putin after meeting with Zelensky: ‘Maybe he doesn’t want to stop the war’

CNN  —  US President Donald Trump questioned whether Russian leader Vladimir Putin wants a peace deal, shortly after meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky in the heart of the Vatican minutes before the start of the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday. Saturday marked the first face-to-face encounter between Trump and Zelensky since a … The post Trump criticizes Putin after meeting with Zelensky: ‘Maybe he doesn’t want to stop the war’ appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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9 d. ago Senior Hamas leaders depart Cairo following ceasefire talks as Trump says ‘We’ve got to be good to Gaza’

CNN  —  A senior Hamas delegation departed Cairo late Saturday following talks with Egyptian officials aimed at brokering a ceasefire agreement and the entry of desperately needed humanitarian aid into Gaza, according to a statement by Hamas. The delegation, led by Chairman of the Hamas Leadership Council Muhammad Darwish, included other key leaders, among them … The post Senior Hamas leaders depart Cairo following ceasefire talks as Trump says ‘We’ve got to be good to Gaza’ appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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1 week ago Hamas delegation departs Cairo after talks with Egyptian officials

Hamas delegation departs Cairo after talks with Egyptian officials  The Jerusalem Post

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1 week ago Senior Hamas delegation arrives in Cairo to hold talks with Egyptian officials for ceasefire agreement

Senior Hamas delegation arrives in Cairo to hold talks with Egyptian officials for ceasefire agreement  MSN

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1 week ago Mashat in talks with EU over timeline of completing procedures related to 2nd phase of MFA program

Rania al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation and Egypt’s Governor at the World Bank, held a meeting with Elena Flores, Director General for Economic and Financial Affairs at the European Commission, in the presence of Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk. The meeting addressed the timeline for completing procedures related to the second phase … The post Mashat in talks with EU over timeline of completing procedures related to 2nd phase of MFA program appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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