07:19 p.m
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Cairo-(HA):
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s talks with US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, at the Ittihadiya Palace, topped the interests of the Cairo newspapers issued this morning (Tuesday).
For its part, Al-Ahram newspaper reported under the title “Egyptian-American Efforts to Calm Tension between Palestinians and Israelis… Al-Sisi: The Need to Reach a Just Solution to the Palestinian Cause for the Stability of the Region” that President Al-Sisi stressed – during his meeting with the US Secretary of State, in the presence of Sameh Shoukry The Minister of Foreign Affairs, as well as Daniel Rubenstein, Chargé d’Affairs of the US Embassy in Cairo – that the recent developments between the Palestinian and Israeli sides confirm the importance of working immediately within the framework of the political and security tracks to calm the situation and limit any unilateral measures taken by the two parties, stressing Egypt’s firm position to reach a solution. A fair and comprehensive one that guarantees the rights of the Palestinian people in accordance with international references, in a way that solves this pivotal issue in the region and opens prospects for peace, stability, cooperation and construction.
The newspaper quoted the presidential spokesperson as saying: “The president expressed his welcome to meet the US Secretary of State, conveying his greetings to President Joe Biden, stressing the extended strategic partnership relations between Egypt and the United States, and looking forward to strengthening coordination and consultation between the two sides, regarding various political and security files and issues.” Region”.
She pointed out that the official spokesperson confirmed that – during the meeting – views were exchanged on a number of international and regional issues of common concern, as well as some issues of bilateral relations, pointing out that the issue of the Renaissance Dam was touched upon, as the President affirmed Egypt’s firm position on the matter. In this regard, through the need to reach a binding legal agreement to fill and operate the dam, in a way that achieves common interests and preserves the water and development rights of all parties, stressing the importance of the American role to play an influential role in resolving this crisis.
And (Al-Ahram) stated that Blinken conveyed to the president the greetings of the American president, stressing that within the framework of the strategic relations between the two friendly countries, (Washington) is counting on intensive coordination with Egypt under the leadership of the president to restore stability, achieve calm, and contain the situation between the Palestinian and Israeli sides, as the spokesman confirmed. The official said that – in this context – the recent developments and events in the Palestinian territories, and the joint efforts and Egyptian endeavors to contain the escalating tension during the past days, were reviewed.
For its part, Al-Akhbar newspaper wrote under the title “A joint press conference for the two foreign ministers… Blinken: The need to reach a diplomatic solution to the Renaissance Dam file… Shukri: We look forward to working to achieve stability in accordance with the principles of international legitimacy,” that the Egyptian and American foreign ministers confirmed – during A joint press conference between the two ministers at the Foreign Ministry headquarters after an extensive discussion session – their support for stopping the escalation in the occupied Palestinian territories and returning to a state of calm, with an emphasis on the importance of finding a peaceful solution to the conflict between the Palestinians and the Israelis, in addition to their support for the necessity of holding presidential and legislative elections in Libya.
The newspaper pointed out that Shoukry confirmed that his talks with his American counterpart touched on the nature of the strategic relations between the two countries and the extent of compatibility in the field of developing relations, and what is related to dealing with regional and international issues, expressing Egypt’s reliance a lot on cooperation with the United States in the Middle East region to work to achieve stability. In accordance with the principles of international legitimacy and common interests, noting that the discussions touched on the Palestinian issue, which was strongly present, and the need to achieve stability, prevent any escalation, and find an appropriate political framework to find a comprehensive and just solution to the Palestinian issue based on the principle of the two-state solution.
Shoukry also confirmed that the discussions with Blinken touched on the file of the Renaissance Dam, where it was stressed the need to work to preserve the interests of all three parties in accordance with the principles of international law and legitimate rights in preserving Egyptian water security. The discussions also touched on the situation in Libya and Sudan and the importance of joint action to face all challenges. Which we work together to overcome, pointing out that confronting terrorism and extremism is among the main priorities, stressing the work of Cairo and Washington to convene the joint economic committee during this year on the occasion of the centenary of relations, and this becomes increasingly important in light of the current economic conditions affecting Egypt and the whole world.
(Al-Akhbar) indicated that Blinken affirmed the partnership and friendship between Egypt and the United States during the past decades, expressing his appreciation to President Sisi and the good dialogue that took place between them, pointing to the continuous meetings between Cairo and Washington in a number of regional and international forums, which reflect the extent of the two countries’ appreciation for this. Partnership, explaining that the United States and Egypt are committed to this relationship and deepening it, and one of the priorities is to build long-term economic cooperation and invest in the economic structure, stressing that Washington provided support worth $ 600 million to build an underwater cable to provide fast and reliable communications through Egypt and the Horn of Africa.
Regarding government affairs, and under the title “Madbouly follows up on international cooperation files… The state pays attention to the Novi program to link water, food and energy projects,” Al-Jumhuriya newspaper wrote that the Prime Minister confirmed – during the meeting he held to follow up on a number of work files of the Ministry of International Cooperation during the period The current conference, in the presence of the Minister of International Cooperation, Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, the Assistant Minister of International Cooperation for Strategic Planning, Randa Hamza, and the Minister Plenipotentiary of Trade, Head of the Multilateral Cooperation Sector with the United Nations and the International Financial Institutions Sector at the Ministry of International Cooperation, Dr. Mohamed Abdel-Gawad – The importance that the state attaches to the “Nofi” and Novi + programme, which is the focus of the link between water, food and energy projects in Egypt.
The newspaper indicated that Al-Mashat – during the meeting – presented the most important outputs related to projects and financing within the framework of the Egyptian national platform for the “Novi” program during the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27), noting that four partnership agreements were signed with financing institutions and development partners. , six letters of intent, a memorandum of understanding, a letter of partnership and a political declaration.
Economically.. and under the title “The Prime Minister at the opening of the Investment Conference in the Middle East and North Africa: Achieving a primary surplus of 2.1% and reducing public debt to about 78% during 2026/2027,” Al-Ahram newspaper published the opening speech delivered by Prime Minister Dr. Mustafa Madbouly, During the opening of the conference (CI Capital for Investment in the Middle East and North Africa in its seventh session), during which he affirmed that Egypt aims to achieve positive performance indicators for the economy during the coming period despite the increasing global challenges, explaining that the government plans to achieve growth rates for GDP by 5% and 6% during the years 2024 and 2025, and it aims to achieve a primary surplus at a rate of 2.1% in the fiscal year 2023/2024, and to raise this percentage in the future to 2.5%, pointing out that this would drop public debt levels to about 78% of GDP during the year. Fiscal 2026/2027, stressing that the debt management file is a priority for the government in all its agencies.
Under the headline “Foreign Minister in Moscow,” Al-Jumhuriya newspaper mentioned that Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry went to (Moscow) on a bilateral visit.
It aims to follow up the course of bilateral relations between the two countries.
The newspaper quoted the official spokesman and director of the Public Diplomacy Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Ahmed Abu Zeid, as saying: “Minister Shoukry is scheduled to meet during the visit with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov, in addition to the Secretary General.
The Security Council, led by Nikolai Patrushev, will discuss all the files of bilateral relations between the two countries and the progress made in implementing projects.
Cooperat; in the interest of both countries.
Militarily…and under the title “The Minister of Defense and his Mauritanian counterpart discussed military cooperation…the signing of a memorandum of understanding to support the activities of the armed forces of the two countries.”
Al-Gomhoria newspaper said that Lieutenant General Mohamed Zaki, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Minister of Defense and Military Production, met with Lieutenant General Hanan Ould Sidi, Minister of National Defense of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, and his accompanying delegation – who is currently visiting Egypt – where an official reception ceremony was held at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the Ministry of Defense and played Military music the national anthem of both countries.
Al-Jumhuriya stated that the meeting discussed a number of issues of common interest, and discussed ways of military cooperation between the armed forces of both countries. The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces affirmed his pride in the strategic partnership relations between the Egyptian and Mauritanian armed forces in various fields, especially defense and security. Achieving the ambitions and aspirations of the peoples of the continent.
She pointed out that the defense ministers of the two countries signed a memorandum of understanding in the field of military cooperation, which included the most important activities that the armed forces of the two countries seek to support during the next stage.
Al-Akhbar newspaper also published under the title “Egyptian-German Cooperation in Modern Irrigation Systems” that Dr. Hani Swilam, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, discussed with Ambassador Frank Hartmann, German Ambassador to Cairo, developments in cooperation between Egypt and Germany. It was also agreed on joint coordination between the two sides to prepare studies.
A technical study on the use of modern irrigation systems in Egypt instead of flood irrigation, and an evaluation of this transformation from all aspects concerned with water and the environmental and economic dimensions.
social and others.
The newspaper indicated that during the meeting, they discussed the role that the German side can play in supporting priority water projects in a way that contributes to achieving optimal water management and achieving food security, especially in the areas most in need and most exposed to the risks of climate change.
