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Al-Sisi to meet Trump in Washington on economic integration, regional conflicts
President begins official tour on Sunday, also includes Guinea, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal
Door-knock mission starts annual visit to Washington Monday
Advisory council for AmCham to be established in US, says Fahmy
Shoukry to meet Pompeo in Washington, discuss US aid to Egypt
Visit came two weeks after US decided to restore $195m in military aid to Egypt
Egypt is on track; second wave of reforms must start: AmCham members in Washington
Egypt now has a new business model that depends on manufacturing, expansion, and exporting, which is different from the old trade-oriented patterns, says Tawfik
Egypt complaining about imposition of steel duties, is working to exclude itself from decision: US officials
Negotiations underway to introduce technology, leather products within QIZ agreement
Nasr meets World Bank, EBRD, GE representatives during Washington visit
Inequality in the Middle East and North Africa has a negative effect on sustainable development efforts, says Nasr
Egypt seeks to reduce Israeli component in QIZ trade agreement to 8%
US secretary of commerce demands Egypt facilitate the participation of US companies in government tenders
Al-Sisi meets king of Jordan on sidelines of Washington visit
Both leaders already met recently during the Arab Summit in Jordan
Economic agenda dominates Al-Sisi’s first day in Washington
Egyptian ministers praise the meetings as successful
Sameh Shoukry returns to Cairo after Washington’s meetings against IS
Shoukry’s visit to Washington lasted for about three days, as he met with US high security officials and intellectuals
Shoukry explains Egypt’s views on terrorism in Washington meetings
Tillerson confirms significance of Egypt’s role in fighting IS
Shoukry in Washington to attend anti-IS meeting
Egypt should discuss that it is listed the US administration’s electronic device ban on flights, says Hassan Nafaa
Shoukry reviews Egypt’s progress in human rights
The minister continued his meetings with high-ranking officials in the US during his third day in Washington
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Trump’s inauguration draws passionate turnout from all camps
Whether protesting or showing support, the unique nature of Donald Trump’s rise to the presidency was the driving force for people to attend his inauguration.
EU Parliament’s foreign affairs committee head ‘astonished and afraid’ of US election campaign
The head of the EU Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs Elmar Brok tells DW why the US election race scares him and why he is not sure anymore who will win.
Shoukry heads to US to participate in conference on combating IS
The foreign minister is expected to participate in several meetings to discuss unrest caused by IS in Arab countries
Kerry meets Putin in bid to rescue Syria peace plan
US Secretary of State John Kerry has met Russian President Vladimir Putin as part of an effort to salvage the stalled Syria peace process. The pair discussed cooperation against Islamic State and other militant groups.
IMF urges Italy to tackle slow growth and bank crisis
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on Italy to launch urgently needed economic reforms to accelerated anemic growth and head off a looming crisis in its financial industry.
UK went to war in Iraq before diplomatic options were exhausted, says inquiry head John Chilcot
A seven-year inquiry into the UK’s involvement has concluded that London failed to exhaust all peaceful options. Ex-premier Tony Blair said he assumes “full responsibility” for any mistakes that arose from the conflict.
Delaware to be sued by 21 other US states
Delaware’s reputation as a corporate haven has landed it in hot water with other parts of the US. Texas has said the tiny state must pay back what has taken on abandoned money orders.
EGX chairman to attend IIF roundtable in Washington to promote investment in Egypt
Omran will hold talks with three international investment institutions which manage investments of $100bn to discuss possible investment in the EGX
Comprehensive survey of private sector planned for June: Nasr
The Ministry report will detail activities of 1,300 Egyptian companies and compare their performance to the period before the revolution
Turkish president unveils US Islamic center near Washington DC
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has inaugurated a Turkey-sponsored Islamic center built in the style of an Ottoman mosque. Controversial leader fends of charges of authoritarianism, says intolerance on the rise.
Netanyahu in Washington: The charm-offensive
The two leaders’ poor relationship is the stuff of Washington legend, the frequency of their encounters not a sign of mutual affection but the sheer volume of grim business they have dealt with during their overlapping tenures.
Moscow’s military move complicates Washington’s Syria conundrum
Saudi King in Washington amid concerns over Iran
Giant panda gives birth to cub in Washington, DC
The US Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, DC, has announced the arrival of a rare giant panda cub. Panda mother Mei Xing and her unnamed cub are both said to be doing well.
Egypt to hold international development conference by 2015
Country represents US link with Africa: Mehleb
Tense Egyptian-US relations evident in Africa summit
US is striving to expand its influence in Africa, Egypt heads project to develop its African interests, strategic expert says
Egypt participates in US-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington, DC
Al-Sisi administration hopes to take advantage of the summit to reassure US businessmen regarding the Egyptian economy