FM arrives in the Sultanate of Oman


Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs Fuad Hussein arrived in the Sultanate of Oman on an official visit.

Hussein said in a tweet on the (X) platform, “We arrived in the Sultanate of Oman on an official visit, during which we will discuss strengthening bilateral relations between our two countries in various political, economic and cultural fields.”

He added: “We will also work to explore new horizons for cooperation in a way that achieves the interests of our two peoples and supports the stability and development of the region.”

Source: National Iraqi News Agency

Mikati congratulates the Lebanese on Prophet’s Birthday, hopes for better days far from political calculations


Prime Minister Najib Mikati, on Sunday, congratulated the Lebanese in general and Muslims in particular, marking the anniversary of the birth of the Prophet Muhammad.

On this occasion, Mikati hoped that Lebanon and the Lebanese would witness better days to come, with solidarity and cooperation, and far from political calculations, to overcome this difficult stage, placing the country on the path of recovery and advancement.

Source: National news agency – Lebanon

Public Prosecution investigates Zagazig train collision


The Public Prosecution ordered on Sunday 15/9/2024 the formation of two investigation teams into the collision involving two trains in the city of Zagazig in Sharkiya governorate in the Nile Delta.

The first team comprised five engineers of the Armed Forces Engineering Authority and the second one from the Railway Authority specialists.

The two committees are tasked with inspecting the accident site and examining the two trains to check on safety and operating devices of each one to determine reasons behind the collision and pinpoint the side responsible for it.

The accident left three dead and others wounded.

The teams will also verify officials’ compliance with operation regulations.

Source: State Information Service Egypt

FM Meets with Egyptian Community Representatives in Russia, Visits Egyptian Embassy in Moscow


Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates, Dr. Badr Abdelatty, visited on Sunday 15/9/2024 the Egyptian Embassy in Moscow. On the first day of his visit, Minister Abdelatty met with all the staff of the diplomatic mission and various technical offices. He also met with several representatives of the Egyptian community in the Russian Federation during his visit to the Russian capital.

The Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates, Ambassador Tamim Khallaf, stated that Minister Abdelatty stressed during his meeting with representatives of the Egyptian community in Russia the state’s commitment to safeguarding the interests of Egyptians abroad, which is a top priority for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He reviewed Egypt’s foreign policy perspective on various regional challenges and crises, highlighting the Ministry’s significant focus on supporting the national economy, attracting investments, and increasing development projects. The ministe
r also listened to the community representatives’ ideas, views, and suggestions, noting their important role in strengthening the strong ties between the two countries.

The Spokesperson added that the Foreign Minister emphasized to the diplomatic mission staff and heads of technical offices the importance of providing the highest level of care in delivering all services to visitors at the mission, whether Egyptian citizens or foreigners, in the most efficient and timely manner.

Source: State Information Service Egypt

FM Meets with Egyptian Community Representatives in Russia, Visits Egyptian Embassy in Moscow


Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates, Dr. Badr Abdelatty, visited on Sunday 15/9/2024 the Egyptian Embassy in Moscow. On the first day of his visit, Minister Abdelatty met with all the staff of the diplomatic mission and various technical offices. He also met with several representatives of the Egyptian community in the Russian Federation during his visit to the Russian capital.

The Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates, Ambassador Tamim Khallaf, stated that Minister Abdelatty stressed during his meeting with representatives of the Egyptian community in Russia the state’s commitment to safeguarding the interests of Egyptians abroad, which is a top priority for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He reviewed Egypt’s foreign policy perspective on various regional challenges and crises, highlighting the Ministry’s significant focus on supporting the national economy, attracting investments, and increasing development projects. The ministe
r also listened to the community representatives’ ideas, views, and suggestions, noting their important role in strengthening the strong ties between the two countries.

The Spokesperson added that the Foreign Minister emphasized to the diplomatic mission staff and heads of technical offices the importance of providing the highest level of care in delivering all services to visitors at the mission, whether Egyptian citizens or foreigners, in the most efficient and timely manner.

Source: State Information Service Egypt

Public Prosecution investigates Zagazig train collision


The Public Prosecution ordered on Sunday 15/9/2024 the formation of two investigation teams into the collision involving two trains in the city of Zagazig in Sharkiya governorate in the Nile Delta.

The first team comprised five engineers of the Armed Forces Engineering Authority and the second one from the Railway Authority specialists.

The two committees are tasked with inspecting the accident site and examining the two trains to check on safety and operating devices of each one to determine reasons behind the collision and pinpoint the side responsible for it.

The accident left three dead and others wounded.

The teams will also verify officials’ compliance with operation regulations.

Source: State Information Service Egypt

FM Conducts Phone Call with Bangladesh Interim Government’s Foreign Affairs Adviser


Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates, Dr. Badr Abdelatty, conducted a phone call on Sunday 15/9/2024, with the Adviser for Foreign Affairs of the Interim Government of Bangladesh, Touhid Hossain.

In a statement, the Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates, Ambassador Tamim Khallaf, indicated that the Foreign Minister expressed Egypt’s wishes for the new government of Bangladesh to succeed in its efforts to restore political and economic stability in the country.

The Spokesperson added that Dr. Abdelatty also expressed Egypt’s appreciation for the distinguished course of relations between Egypt and Bangladesh, which has led to closer ties between the two peoples and alignment on a wide range of international issues of mutual concern.

The Spokesperson concluded his remarks by noting that the Foreign Minister emphasized Egypt’s keenness for the coming period to witness continued cooperation between the two countries across various fiel
ds, further strengthening bilateral relations and serving the interests of both friendly nations.

Source: State Information Service Egypt

PM greets Egyptian nation on Prophet Mohammed’s birthday


Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli extended greetings to the Egyptian nation and the Arab and Islamic nations on the occasion marking the anniversary of the Prophet Mohammed’s birthday.

Madbouli prayed to Allah Almighty to recur this blessed occasion with goodness and welfare to the Egyptian and Arab nations.

This came in an infographic published by the Cabinet Media Center on its official page on social networking sites.

Source: State Information Service Egypt

Al-Sudani visits the jurist Sayyid Hussein Ismail al-Sadr


Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani paid a visit to the jurist Sayyid Hussein Sayyid Ismail al-Sadr, this evening, Sunday, at his headquarters in the city of Kadhimiya in the capital, Baghdad.

During the meeting, according to a statement by the Prime Minister’s Office, the general conditions in the country were discussed, and the efforts made by the government to improve the service and living conditions of citizens, as the meeting witnessed an emphasis on investing in the state of stability throughout Iraq towards enhancing development and prosperity.

The meeting touched on the tragic events in Gaza, and what the occupation forces’ persistence in committing the most heinous crimes against the Palestinian people causes, and Iraq’s steadfastness in its position supporting Palestine, in establishing its independent state, ensuring the rights of the Palestinians, and preventing the spread of conflict in the region.

Source: National Iraqi News Agency

Turkey Offers Condolences to Egypt over Zagazig Train Collision Victims


Turkey offered condolences to Egypt for the victims of the train collision in Zagazig that occurred on Saturday.

The collision occurred between passenger train No. 281, traveling from Zagazig to Ismailia, and passenger train No. 336, traveling from Mansoura to Zagazig, near Block 5 in the city of Zagazig on Saturday afternoon, according to the Egyptian Railway Authority (ERA).

In a statement recently issued by the Turkish Embassy in Cairo, it said: “We received with great sadness and sorrow the news of the deaths of three people and the injuries of many others in the train accident that occurred in Zagazig.”

“We offer our condolences to the friendly and sisterly country of Egypt, the families, and relatives of the victims. We wish a speedy recovery to the injured,” it added.

According to the Ministry of Health and Population, three people were killed and 49 others were injured in the accident.

The ministry revealed that the injured were transferred to hospitals in Sharkiya Governorate. It also reported t
hat the condition of 44 is stable and that they are likely to be discharged within the next few hours. Five injured remain, however, in an unstable condition.

Source: State Information Service Egypt