WASHINGTON, D.C. – The foreign ministers of Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan and their delegations met with the Secretary of the Treasury and the President of the World Bank in Washington, D.C. on November 6, 2019. The ministers reaffirmed their joint commitment to reach a comprehensive, cooperative, adaptive, sustainable, and mutually beneficial agreement on the filling …
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November 4, 2019 Cairo – The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce that Cairo Industry Days 2019 will host Film Independent and the Middle East Media Initiative (MEMI), who will hold workshops and events on November 21-25 to increase collaboration and partnerships between the U.S. and Egyptian film and television industries. Film Independent and the …
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October 25, 2019 Alexandria – Hundreds of software engineers from across Egypt competed in the U.S. Embassy’s “CODE WILD EGYPT: Wildlife Hackathon” this week at the Arab Academy for Science, Technology, and Maritime Transport. Teams developed applications to raise awareness and combat wildlife trafficking. Egypt’s hackathon is one of 14 U.S. Department of State-sponsored hackathons being …
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Press Release October 17, 2019 Cairo – On October 16, nine technical school teams received awards for their innovative ideas in the Fanni Mobtaker Innovation Competition sponsored by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the Ministry of Education and Technical Education, and the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology. The top three prizes were …
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Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State October 14, 2019 On Friday, the United States signaled its intent to take action in response to Turkey’s ongoing unilateral military offensive in northeast Syria. President Donald J. Trump has now signed an Executive Order to press Turkey to halt its military offensive against northeast Syria and …
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U.S. Department of State Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State October 8, 2019 The Chinese government has instituted a highly repressive campaign against Uighurs, ethnic Kazakhs, Kyrgyz, and other members of Muslim minority groups in the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region (Xinjiang) that includes mass detentions in internment camps; pervasive, high-tech surveillance; draconian controls …
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The White House Foreign Policy October 3, 2019 The United States supports Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan’s ongoing negotiations to reach a cooperative, sustainable, and mutually beneficial agreement on filling and operating the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. All Nile Valley countries have a right to economic development and prosperity. The Administration calls on all sides to …
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U.S. Embassy – Cairo Press Release October 1, 2019 Cairo – Today, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Thomas Goldberger joined Minister of Antiquities Khaled Al-Anany at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization to welcome the return of the Coffin of Nedjemankh. This coffin of a high-ranking Egyptian priest from the first century B.C.E. was stolen from Egypt …
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The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release United Nations Headquarters New York, New York September 24, 2019 PRESIDENT TRUMP: Thank you very much. Mr. President, Mr. Secretary-General, distinguished delegates, ambassadors, and world leaders: Seven decades of history have passed through this hall, in all of their richness and drama. Where I …
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Press Release September 24, 2019 The United States Supports Egypt’s Agricultural Sector through the Soy Excellence Center Cairo – The U.S Soy Export Council (USSEC) has cooperated with the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region soy industry for over 40 years. Building on this, USSEC is now creating a Soy Excellence Center in partnership …
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Issued on: September 23, 2019 InterContinental New York Barclay New York, New York PRESIDENT TRUMP: Well, thank you very much. It’s an honor to be with my friend, the President of Egypt. And he is a real leader. He’s done some things that are absolutely amazing in a short period of time. When he took over …
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September 15, 2018 Cairo – The United States today committed an additional $16.5 million to support joint U.S.-Egypt priorities in basic education and agribusiness. We undertook this commitment in two amended bilateral assistance agreements, signed by Egypt and the United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), demonstrate the continued support of the …
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09/13/2019 10:53 AM EDT SECRETARY POMPEO: Good morning, everyone. It’s wonderful to be with you all. When I walked in, there was a lot of applause. Lizzie, I know exactly who it was for. (Laughter.) I want to start with a story today. The date was August 7th, 1998. Lizzie Slater had just arrived at …
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September 12, 2019 Alexandria – Today, the Center of Excellence for Water at Alexandria University opened for business, with support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and in close cooperation with the Ministry of Higher Education and the American University in Cairo (AUC). The establishment of this new Center is part of the …
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September 9, 2019 Luxor – In support of Egypt’s vital tourism industry, the thousands of people it employs, and the world heritage represented by Egypt’s cultural monuments, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has partnered with the Ministry of Antiquities on a number of conservation and training activities in Dra Abu El Naga and …
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Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 26, 2019Hotel du Palais Biarritz, France 8:52 A.M. CEST PRESIDENT TRUMP: Thank you very much. It’s a great honor to be with President El-Sisi, who’s a friend of mine for now a long time, it seems, right? From even before the campaign. PRESIDENT TRUMP: We met …
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August 26, 2019 Cairo – The U.S. Embassy in Egypt is once again partnering with El Gouna Film Festival, joined this year by Film Independent, to strengthen the collaboration between the Egyptian and American film industries. “The U.S. Embassy has been honored to partner with El Gouna Film Festival since 2017,” said U.S. Embassy Cairo’s …
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READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON AUGUST 19, 2019 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke today with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry. He pledged continued bilateral cooperation in the fight against ISIS and al-Qaida. The Secretary and the Foreign Minister shared concern over prolonged violence and instability …
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U.S. Department Of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Statement By Morgan Ortagus, Spokesperson August 17, 2019 The United States congratulates the people of Sudan on the August 17 signing of the Constitutional Declaration and political agreement between the Forces for Freedom and Change and the Transitional Military Council. We are encouraged by …
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Susan and I extend our warmest wishes to Muslims around the world who are celebrating Eid al-Adha – from our friends and allies to our Muslim colleagues across the State Department. Eid al-Adha marks the end of the Hajj, in which millions of Muslims from around the world make the pilgrimage to Mecca and reflect …
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MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON AUGUST 6, 2019 Ambassador Nathan A. Sales, the Coordinator for Counterterrorism, will travel during the week of August 5th to Cairo, Egypt, for bilateral meetings focused on deepening counterterrorism cooperation with the Government of Egypt against ISIS and al-Qa’ida, as well as supporting Egypt as an important security partner in …
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The U.S. Embassy strongly condemns the tragic terrorist killing of Egyptians outside the National Oncology Institute last night. We stand with Egypt in its fight against terrorism and we extend our condolences to the families of the victims and wish for a speedy recovery to those who were wounded.
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August 4, 2019 Assiut,– A new service and training center for water and sanitation services that has been established in Assiut with funding support from the United States will provide services for more than 650,000 households. The center was inaugurated on August 1 by representatives from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the Assiut …
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August 4, 2018 Cairo – Egypt and the United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development, signed four bilateral assistance agreement amendments for $59 million on August 4. This assistance will support Egypt’s development priorities in the fields of health, higher education, trade, investment, science and technology. In line with Egypt’s Vision 2030 Sustainable Development Strategy, the agreements promote inclusive, enterprise-driven development. “These agreements …
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U.D Department of State OP-ED Jason D. Greenblatt, White House Special Representative for International Negotiations Brian H. Hook, Special Representative for Iran And Senior Policy Advisor To The Secretary Of State Fox News July 31, 2019 Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khameini last week touted Iran’s support for the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas. He said …
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July 30, 2019 Cairo – Twenty Egyptian women have graduated from prominent universities in the U.S., all funded by the U.S. government as part of America’s support for economic development in Egypt. The women all received scholarships from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to pursue undergraduate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) degrees …
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July 24, 2019 Cairo – In partnership with the Ministry of Education and the American University in Cairo, on July 22 the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and Ain Shams University inaugurated the third career center at the university. The new career center adds to the existing support provided by the U.S. government for …
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Dear Mr. President: On behalf of the American people, I send our most sincere greetings and congratulations on this anniversary of your national day, July 23. For decades, the United States and Egypt have enjoyed a strong partnership, rooted in our shared hope for a more peaceful, secure, and successful region. The United States values …
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July 21, 2019 Cairo – Today, the U.S. Government through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with PepsiCo Egypt to expand cooperation between USAID and PepsiCo’s subsidiary Chipsy for Food Industries to improve farmer livelihoods. Specifically, the joint program will increase transparency and sustainability in the potato supply chain. …
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July 17, 2019 Port Said – Today, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Ministry of Education and Technical Education (MOETE), and private sector partners celebrated the graduation of the first cohort of students from Egyptian technical schools’ logistics programs in Ismailia and Port-Said. “Students participating in this specialization have become technicians with …
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OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON JULY 16, 2019 Twenty-six faith and community leaders, religious freedom advocates, and social media experts from South and Southeast Asia arrived in the United States this week to participate in a new, two-way Professional Fellows On-Demand Program exchange. The Religious Freedom and Interfaith Dialogue Exchange kicked-off in Washington, D.C. to coincide …
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REMARKS MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE WASHINGTON, DC JULY 16, 2019 SECRETARY POMPEO: Good morning everyone. I want to take it all in. This is a fantastic group. Thank you all so much for being here. Welcome to the State Department. And to the hundreds of passionate advocates from overseas, some of whom are joining …
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July 15, 2019 Cairo – Today, students at Zagazig University have additional resources to prepare for and find jobs after they graduate. Zagazig University inaugurated three Centers for Career Development through a partnership between the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the Ministry of Higher Education, and the American University in Cairo. These Centers will …
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14 July 2019 Greek Campus Closing Remarks by U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission Dorothy Shea at the Social Media Days Summit Mesa’ al-kheir! Good afternoon. It’s been an honor for all of us at U.S. Embassy Cairo to be a part of this great event, the Middle East and North Africa’s largest social media forum. …
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Peace to Prosperity is a vision to empower the Palestinian people to build a prosperous and vibrant Palestinian society. It consists of three initiatives that will support distinct pillars of the Palestinian society: the economy, the people, and the government. Read the Economic Plan here .
Read More» U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of Public Affairs Press Release: July 9, 2019 Contact: Treasury Public Affairs, (202) 622-2960 Treasury Targets Iranian-Backed Hizballah Officials for Exploiting Lebanon’s Political and Financial System Washington – Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated key Hizballah political and security figures leveraging …
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CDA Goldberger’s Remarks – July 4 Reception 2019 Thank you Dorothy. Welcome everyone to our annual celebration of the United States of America in the heart of Cairo in beautiful Egypt. Tonight we are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first steps on the moon. “One small step for a man, one giant leap …
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Executive Summary The constitution states that “freedom of belief is absolute” and “the freedom of practicing religious rituals and establishing worship places for the followers of divine (i.e. Abrahamic) religions is a right regulated by law.” The constitution states that citizens “are equal before the Law,” and criminalizes discrimination and “incitement to hatred” based upon …
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Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 22, 2019 PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP WANTS TO BRING PROSPERITY TO THE PALESTINIAN PEOPLE AND ACROSS THE MIDDLE EAST “For too long the Palestinian people have been trapped in inefficient frameworks of the past. The Peace to Prosperity plan is a framework for a brighter, …
Read More» EGYPT: Tier 2 The Government of Egypt does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so. The government demonstrated overall increasing efforts compared to the previous reporting period; therefore Egypt remained on Tier 2. The government identified more victims through the national anti-trafficking hotline, …
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, June 12, 2019 Contact: Office of Public Affairs (202) 482-4883 Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross Concludes SelectUSA Investment Summit, Celebrating New Business Projects and Workforce Development WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross concluded the sixth SelectUSA Investment Summit, after bringing together business leaders and economic development officials from 79 …
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 5, 2019 Contact: Office of Public Affairs (202) 482-4883 Ivanka Trump and Larry Kudlow to Provide Keynote Remarks at 2019 SelectUSA Investment Summit WASHINGTON – Advisor to the President Ivanka Trump and National Economic Council Director Larry Kudlow will deliver keynote remarks at the SelectUSA Investment Summit on June 11-12, the U.S. …
Read More» The United States condemns the recent attacks on protesters in Sudan. We send our condolences to the victims and families who lost loved ones. We call on Sudan’s Transitional Military Council and the Rapid Support Forces to desist from violence and we call for resumed contact with the Forces for Freedom and Change with …
Read More» Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Cairo, Egypt June 4, 2019 Location: Egypt Event: Given ongoing security concerns, the Embassy reminds U.S. citizens resident or traveling in Egypt of our standing recommendation to exercise increased caution due to terrorism. Terrorist groups continue plotting attacks in Egypt and may attack with little or no warning. U.S. …
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STATEMENT BY SECRETARY POMPEO June 3, 2019 On the Occasion of Eid al-Fitr On behalf of the United States Department of State, I would like to wish all Muslims a blessed Eid al-Fitr. This holiday marks the end of Ramadan and is a time for celebration across Muslim communities worldwide. It is a culmination of …
Read More» U.S. Embassy – Cairo Press Release June 3, 2019 First Egyptian Delegation of Companies Heads to SelectUSA Investment Summit Cairo – For the first time, Egyptian companies will travel as a delegation to the United States to participate in the SelectUSA Investment Summit, June 10-12, 2019, the highest-profile event dedicated to promoting Foreign Direct Investment …
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Cairo – Seven Egyptian startups have been selected to represent the country in the 2019 Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) in The Hague, Netherlands, June 3-5. While in the Netherlands, representatives of the seven firms will have opportunities to network with over 1,000 other entrepreneurs and over 300 investors from around the world. The …
Read More» The Kingdom of Bahrain, in partnership with the United States, will host the “Peace to Prosperity” economic workshop in Manama on June 25 and June 26, 2019. This workshop is a pivotal opportunity to convene government, civil society, and business leaders to share ideas, discuss strategies, and galvanize support for potential economic investments and …
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Cairo –U.S. Women’s Soccer stars Linda Hamilton and Tiffany Marie Roberts will lead a coaching workshop for female players and their coaches from the Egyptian women’s Premiere League teams, May 12-16. Hamilton and Roberts are joined by retired U.S. Men’s soccer star Jeffery Alan Agoos. The three Americans are visiting Egypt as part of …
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An American Education: A Competitive Advantage For many students and their families, choosing a university or graduate school is a major decision that is only made after much deliberation. It’s a choice that can change your life and directly impact your ease to navigate the professional world for years to come. It is …
Read More» Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC May 5, 2019 On behalf of the U.S. Department of State, I extend best wishes to Muslim communities at home and abroad for a blessed Ramadan. For many Muslims, this month is an occasion to focus on spiritual rejuvenation, kindness and resilience, compassion for those …
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Study in the USA – A Message from U.S. Charge d’Affaires Thomas Goldberger I want to congratulate all students in Egypt who have received offers of admission from one of the over 4,700 accredited institutions of higher learning in the United States. Graduates of U.S. universities have gone on to become leaders and innovators in …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson STATEMENT BY MORGAN ORTAGUS, SPOKESPERSON April 30, 2019 Celebration of 40 Years of Peace between the Arab Republic of Egypt and the State of Israel Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo hosted a ceremony today to celebrate and commemorate forty years of peace between the Arab Republic of …
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April 23, 2019 Cairo – The U.S. Embassy in Cairo marked Earth Day 2019 on April 22 by highlighting the need to “Protect Our Species” with friends of Egypt’s environment at the Maadi Public Library. The program raised awareness of the dangers faced by all species through presentations on Egypt’s biodiversity, the Migratory Soaring Birds …
Read More» Fact Sheet Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC April 22, 2019 The United States is not granting any Significant Reduction Exceptions to existing importers of Iranian oil. Maximum pressure means maximum pressure. Secretary Pompeo announced his decision not to grant any Significant Reduction Exceptions to existing importers of Iranian oil. As the Secretary has said, …
Read More» Cairo – Continuing its ongoing support to Egypt’s educational sector, the U.S. Embassy, in partnership with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and AMIDEAST, welcomes to Egypt this week a delegation of senior university administrators from the United States. This visit is connecting American universities to the Ministry’s efforts to promote the establishment …
Read More» STATEMENT BY MORGAN ORTAGUS, SPOKESPERSON April 11, 2019 Sudan Transition Underway The United States is closely monitoring the situation unfolding in Khartoum. The recent demonstrations clearly articulated the will of the Sudanese people to end Omar al Bashir’s rule. We commend the Sudanese people for maintaining peaceful demonstrations since December 2018. Sudan has the opportunity to …
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Oval Office April 9, 2019 12:17 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT TRUMP: Thank you very much. It’s a great honor to be with President Al Sisi of Egypt. We have many things to discuss, as you can imagine: military, trade. And I have to say that a lot of progress has been made in a lot of …
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April 9, 2019 “It’s a great honor to be with President El-Sisi, a friend—a great friend—of Egypt. And we have very special things happening. Our relationship has never been stronger. And we’re working with Egypt on many different fronts, including military and trade.” – President Donald J. Trump A STRATEGIC AND POWERFUL PARTNERSHIP: The United States …
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson READOUT April 9, 2019 Secretary Pompeo’s Meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi The below is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met yesterday with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi in Washington. The Secretary and the President reaffirmed the strength …
Read More» Remarks to the Press Remarks Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Press Briefing Room Washington, DC April 8, 2019 SECRETARY POMPEO: Good morning. I’m here to make an important foreign policy announcement concerning the Islamic Republic of Iran. Today the United States is continuing to build its maximum pressure campaign against the Iranian regime. I am …
Read More» Fact Sheet Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC April 8, 2019 The State Department intends to designate as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in its entirety, including the Qods Force. This is a historic step to counter Iran-backed terrorism around the world. On April 15, the IRGC will be …
Read More» Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC April 8, 2019 Today, the Secretary of State announced his intent to designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), including its Qods Force, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) under section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. This designation is a historic step to counter Iran-backed …
Read More» Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC April 7, 2019 The United States is deeply concerned about fighting near Tripoli. We have made clear that we oppose the military offensive by Khalifa Haftar’s forces and urge the immediate halt to these military operations against the Libyan capital. Forces should return to status …
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March 31, 2019 Cairo – American folk band “The T Sisters” are bringing their “indie folk” sound to Cairo, courtesy of the U.S. Embassy and American Music Abroad (AMA). The band features the vocal harmonies of sisters Erika, Rachel, and Chloe Tietjen. The T Sisters will be performing two public concerts and will be collaborating …
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March 28, 2019 Senior delegations from the United States and the Arab Republic of Egypt met March 20-22 in Washington, D.C., for the 31st meeting of the Military Cooperation Committee (MCC). The MCC is the premier bilateral defense forum for coordinating defense cooperation, identifying shared security objectives, and consulting on a wide array of strategic …
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March 26, 2019 Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, thank you for joining us to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the 1979 Peace Treaty between Egypt and Israel—an agreement that brought an end to decades of war, devastation, and human suffering. The Peace Treaty was preceded by the 1978 Camp David Accords, and was the product …
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U.S. Department Of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Readout March 26, 2019The below is attributable to Deputy Spokesperson Robert Palladino:Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met today with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry in Washington. The Secretary recognized the Foreign Minister’s dedication to strengthening the U.S.-Egypt bilateral relationship. The Secretary and the …
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The Presidential Diary record for President Jimmy Carter from 40 years ago today, March 26, 1979, starts off as you would expect. At 5:00 AM that Monday morning, Carter received a wakeup call from the White House operator. The diary then goes on to detail a number of meetings with his Cabinet and others …
Read More» Commemoration of 40th Anniversary of Signing of the Treaty of Peace between the Arab Republic of Egypt and the State of Israel Today marks 40 years since Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin met at the White House and took a courageous step in choosing peace. Following the Camp David …
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March 26, 2019 Cairo – During his visit to Egypt this week, Administrator for the United States Agency for International Development Mark Green launched three Centers of Excellence at an inaugural event hosted by Ain Shams University. The Centers, a $90 million investment by the American people, aim to create lasting partnerships between Egyptian public …
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March 25, 2019 Luxor – During his visit to Egypt, United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Mark Green launched a $37 million project to enhance productivity across Egypt’s entire agricultural value chain, beginning on the farm and extending to when products reach consumers. The “Feed the Future” project helps farmers in Upper Egypt …
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March 25, 2019 Kom Ombo – United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Mark Green and Chargé d’Affaires Thomas H. Goldberger joined the Minister of Antiquities Dr. Khaled El-Anany and Aswan Governor General Ahmed Ibrahim in celebrating the completion of a groundwater lowering system at Kom Ombo Temple. “Rising groundwater is a threat to …
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Readout For Immediate Release Sunday, March 24, 2019 Administrator Mark Green met today in Egypt with USAID partners from civil society, entrepreneurs, representatives from religious communities, and Government of Egypt leaders. First, Administrator Green met with USAID implementing partners representing civil society to discuss their perspectives on challenges and opportunities for non-governmental organizations (NGO) in …
Read More» March 20, 2019 CAIRO – On March 22 at 6:30 in the evening, in recognition of World Water Day, we will light the U.S. Embassy in blue! We are doing this to highlight the partnership between the United States and Egypt to combat the global challenge of water scarcity. World Water Day has been held …
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March 13, 2019 CAIRO – Vice Admiral Jim Malloy, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT), visited Egypt March 12. This was Vice Admiral Malloy’s first visit to Egypt after taking command of NAVCENT. He met with senior Egyptian naval leaders in Alexandria to explore ways to enhance the strategic security relationship between Egypt and …
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March 12, 2019 CAIRO – Chargé d’Affaires Thomas Goldberger and other U.S. Embassy representatives, including USAID Mission Director Sherry F. Carlin and Senior Regional Agricultural Attache Mariano Beillard, visited Cairo’s main water treatment plant at Rod El Farag on March 12, 2019. In 1986, the U.S. government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), …
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March 11, 2019 MINYA – U.S. Charge d’Affaires Thomas Goldberger visited the city of Minya. Joining the Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt in an event celebrating the Fulbright Commission’s 70th year in Egypt, Charge Goldberger and members of the Embassy team met the President of Minya University, Dr. Mustafa Abdel Nabi Abdel Rahman and his …
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March 7, 2019 CAIRO – The United States Embassy in Cairo warmly congratulates Magda Gobran, also known as Mama Maggie, who will receive an International Woman of Courage Award from Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and First Lady Melania Trump in Washington, DC on March 7. Mama Maggie epitomizes the courage and leadership required to …
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March 7, 2019 CAIRO – In partnership with the Aswan International Women’s Film Festival, the Embassy brought Egyptian-American film producer Dina Emam to Egypt on February 25th and 26th to lead a workshop and meet one-on-one with female Egyptian filmmakers. Dina Emam is best known for her work on the film “Yomeddine.” “We are delighted …
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release MEDIA NOTE March 5, 2019 2019 International Women of Courage Award Recipients Announced Secretary of State Pompeo to Honor Awardees on March 7; Special Remarks by First Lady of the United States MelaniaTrump On Thursday, March 7, Secretary of State Pompeo will host the Annual International Women of Courage (IWOC) Awards at the U.S. …
Read More» March 4, 2019 CAIRO – Attention all Egyptian entrepreneurs: The deadline to apply for the Global Entrepreneurship Summit has been extended to March 22nd! Are you an Egyptian entrepreneur with an investment-ready project? Are you looking to scale up an existing, successful product or idea? Then apply today for your spot at the 2019 Global Entrepreneurship Summit …
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March 4, 2019 Alexandria – In support of Egypt’s vital tourism industry, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Thomas Goldberger joined Minister of Antiquities Dr. Khaled El-Anany and Alexandria Governor Dr. Abdul Aziz Qansua to celebrate the completion of a groundwater lowering system at the Catacombs of Kom El-Shuqafa on Sunday, March 3. “This site has rich cultural …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY ROBERT PALLADINO, DEPUTY SPOKESPERSON March 3, 2019 Merger of U.S. Embassy Jerusalem and U.S. Consulate General Jerusalem On March 4, 2019, U.S. Consulate General Jerusalem will merge into U.S. Embassy Jerusalem to form a single diplomatic mission. This step follows Secretary Pompeo’s …
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February 28, 2019 CAIRO – In partnership with San3a Tech/FabLab Egypt, the Embassy is proud to support the fifth annual Maker Faire Cairo on Saturday, March 2, at the Smart Village in Giza. The Faire will feature presentations by leaders of the international “Maker” movement, 250 makers, and over 30 activities and competitions. Two stages …
Read More» February 26, 2019 CAIRO – Three leading universities in Egypt will partner with American universities to create Centers of Excellence in energy, water, and agriculture. Supported by an investment of $90 million through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the three Centers will establish linkages between Egyptian universities and leading universities in the United …
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February 21, 2019 CAIRO – Are you an Egyptian entrepreneur with an investment-ready project? Are you looking to scale up an existing, successful product or idea? Then apply today for your spot at the 2019 Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES)! Apply here: https://www.ges2019nl.nl/ GES is the premier annual gathering of entrepreneurs, investors, and innovative thinkers. This year, …
Read More» February 19, 2019 CAIRO – The United States Embassy in Cairo unequivocally condemns the terrorist incident in Cairo yesterday. We deplore all forms of terrorism and honor the brave police officers who gave their lives to protect their fellow citizens. We offer our condolences to their families and wishes for a quick recovery to those …
Read More» U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Statement by Robert Palladino, Deputy Spokesperson February 13, 2019 The United States congratulates Egypt on the start of its presidency of the African Union and looks forward to working together on the shared goal of a stable and prosperous Africa. During Egypt’s chairpersonship, …
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February 12, 2019 Cairo – The U.S. Embassy in Cairo is pleased to announce our annual job fair “Sha3’lna”, to be held on Saturday, February 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Pyramisa Hotel in Giza. This fair will provide Egyptian job-seekers with access to thousands of verified job vacancies in over a …
Read More» U.S. Department Of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release February 6, 2019 Media Note We, the Foreign Ministers and representatives of Egypt, France, Germany, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, met today in Washington to continue our work in support of the UN’s efforts to achieve …
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U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release February 6, 2019 Remarks Loy Henderson Auditorium Washington, D.C. SECRETARY POMPEO: Good morning, everyone. What a glorious group to see assembled, and thank you all for traveling here to Washington for this important meeting. Over the course of the last year, five partners have now …
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Issued on: January 30, 2018 Remarks as prepared for delivery TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, the First Lady of the United States, and my fellow Americans: Less than 1 year has passed since I first stood at this podium, in this majestic chamber, to speak …
Read More» Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC February 4, 2019 We welcome the decision today by Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Finland, France, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom to recognize Juan Guaido as the Interim President of Venezuela. We are also heartened by …
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In the year 1619, a Dutch trading ship sailed into the Chesapeake Bay and dropped anchor at Point Comfort, Virginia. The vessel’s arrival marked the beginning of the unscrupulous slave trade in the American colonies. It was from this immoral origin—and through inhuman conditions, discrimination, and prolonged hardship—that emerged the vibrant culture, singular accomplishments, and …
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February 3, 2019 Cairo – During January 2019, the U.S. Embassy collaborated with the Middle East Media Initiative (MEMI), and Egyptian script development and screenwriters hub Birthmark Scenario to conduct a weeklong series of workshops for television scriptwriters. These workshops provided Egyptian screenwriters with face-to-face access to expert American screenwriters in order to exchange ideas …
Read More» January 14, 2019 Due to the lapse in U.S. Government appropriations, the American Center Cairo (ACC) is closed. U.S. Embassy Consular Services will continue to function. For further updates, please monitor U.S. Embassy Cairo’s website and the social media accounts on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram (@USEmbassyCairo).
Read More» Interview Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Cairo, Egypt January 11, 2019 QUESTION: Mr. Secretary, thank you so much for joining us. SECRETARY POMPEO: Rich, it’s great to be with you this morning. QUESTION: We’re in Egypt, where the State Department says it wants broader cooperation with Egypt on human rights. Is it difficult when President Sisi says, …
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Interview Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Cairo, Egypt January 11, 2019 QUESTION: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, I appreciate your time, and let me first start very quickly and briefly with your feedback about your visit to Egypt, including the meetings you held here. SECRETARY POMPEO: Well, thanks. It’s great to be with you. We had …
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Remarks Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State New Administrative Capital Cairo, Egypt January 10, 2019 SECRETARY POMPEO: (In progress) chance to tour both the new cathedral and now this, a beautiful house of worship as well. It is truly a testament to the Egyptian people, the capacity to exercise their faith and their freedoms here …
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Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State New Administrative Capital Cairo, Egypt January 10, 2019 SECRETARY POMPEO: Just wanted to say this is a – I hope you all get a chance to see a truly remarkable place where you can see religious liberty, religious freedom at work in this special country. President Sisi clearly made a …
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Speech Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State The American University in Cairo Cairo, Egypt January 10, 2019 Thank you, Frank. Thank you to Frank Ricciardone. Thank you for your service to America as well, in addition to the duties that you perform here. I’ve had the good fortune to be a frequent visitor here to …
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Press Availability Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Ministry of Foreign Affairs Cairo, Egypt January 10, 2019 FOREIGN MINISTER SHOUKRY: (Via translation) Ladies and Gentlemen, I am happy to welcome Secretary Pompeo. I had the honor of meeting him this morning after his meeting with President Sisi. During the meeting, the deep-rooted strategic bilateral relations …
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U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson Edit the translation in العربية For Immediate Release Readout January 10, 2019The below is attributable to Deputy Spokesperson Robert Palladino:Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi today in Cairo. The Secretary reiterated the United States’ commitment to the strategic partnership with Egypt and in its fight …
Read More» Press Statement Robert Palladino Deputy Spokesperson Washington, DC December 28, 2018 The United States strongly condemns the attack carried out today on a tourist bus in Giza. Our deepest condolences go out to the families of those killed and we wish a quick recovery for those injured. We are unaware of any American citizen casualties …
Read More» President Trump signed an Executive Order declaring the Federal Government closed on December 24, 2018. Therefore, the Embassy, including the American Center in Cairo (ACC) and our consular offices, will be closed Monday, December 24 and Tuesday, December 25. The Embassy will reopen on Wednesday, December 26, 2018.
Read More» Due to the lapse in appropriations, this account will not be updated regularly. Please visit the U.S. Department of State for updates. U.S. Embassy Consular Services and the American Center in Cairo (ACC) will continue to function during the lapse in Congressional appropriations.
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December 13, 2018 Marsa Alam – In support of Egypt’s economic development and the prosperity of the hundreds of thousands of Egyptians that work in Egypt’s tourism industry, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) on December 13 participated in the inauguration of an interpretive center, an ecotourism enterprise, and a refrigeration facility to conclude …
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Op-Ed by Thomas Goldberger, U.S. Embassy Cairo Chargé d’Affaires As published on December 13, 2018 by Ahram Weekly Newspaper: http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/News/26066.aspx Celebrating Entrepreneurship All Year Long The US Embassy in Cairo is committed to supporting Egyptian entrepreneurs throughout the year, including through the Egyptian-American Enterprise Fund, writes Thomas Goldberger. Since 2007, American embassies around the world celebrate the spirit of …
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For Eden and me, one of the unexpected pleasures of living in Cairo has been the opportunity to immerse ourselves in a thriving cultural environment. We have enjoyed all of the different forms of art and culture that Cairo offers, and have especially enjoyed getting to know the unique institution of the Cairo Opera House, …
Read More» U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release December 10, 2018 Seventy years ago, the UN General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Emerging from a world war that shocked humanity with its cruelty, the sovereign nations of the world united to specify those rights that are inherent to …
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December 10, 2018 WASHINGTON – Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen M. Nielsen will travel to Cairo, Egypt, as part of her ongoing dialogue with foreign leaders about the ways, we as international partners, can work together to combat emerging transnational threats. While in Cairo, Secretary Nielsen will participate in bilateral meetings with senior Government …
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December 4, 2018 Good evening ladies and gentlemen, excellencies, distinguished colleagues from the diplomatic and military attaché corps, and, most of all, the many representatives of the private sector here in Cairo to participate in the first Egyptian Defense Exposition. Before I continue, I would like to ask you all to join me in …
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December 2, 2018 Cairo – The U.S. Mission to Egypt congratulates Egypt on the first international Egypt Defense Expo (EDEX) and warmly welcomes the over forty (40) American companies and organizations participating in this important event. Many of the U.S. exhibitors are represented by senior officials from their headquarters. American companies offer the most technologically advanced defense solutions …
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Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC December 1, 2018 Devoted husband, loving father, steadfast friend, exemplary patriot: this is how I will always remember President George H. W. Bush. Whether he was serving in the skies over the Pacific during World War II, protecting America at CIA headquarters, or leading …
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November 29, 2018 Cairo – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is pleased to announce the launch of two centers for career development at Alexandria University. This project was done in partnership with the Ministry of Higher Education and the American University in Cairo. The Centers – one at the Faculty of Commerce and …
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November 26, 2018 Assiut, Egypt – In its ongoing effort to make a positive difference in the daily lives of Egyptians, the U.S. government has worked over the past forty years to support the Government of Egypt’s efforts to ensure that all Egyptians have access to clean water. On November 26, the U.S. Agency for …
Read More» Statement by Secretary Pompeo Office of the Spokesperson November 23, 2018Violence against women is a global issue that affects millions of people annually. Every woman and girl deserves a life free from violence. The Unites States is committed to advancing gender equality and preventing and responding to all forms of violence against women and girls, …
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November 25, 2018 Cairo – On November 28th and 29th, U.S. Embassy Cairo, in partnership with Film Independent, will host a summit to celebrate the third year of Global Media Makers (GMM), an innovative U.S. film mentoring program. This summit will connect Egyptian and regional filmmakers with an array of leaders from the U.S. film …
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November 18, 2018 Cairo – As part of the U.S. government’s support for entrepreneurship in Egypt in general and as part of the U.S. Embassy’s long-standing commitment to economic development in Egypt, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has cooperated with a number of Egyptian organizations to launch the Women Entrepreneurs Network (WEN). The …
Read More» Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC November 13, 2018 The United States welcomes the conclusions announced by the Government of Italy following the November 12-13 conference on Libya in Palermo, which brought Libyan and international leaders together to advance our shared goal of helping Libya’s institutions break their political deadlock and ensure a …
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November 13, 2018 Cairo – At an event marking Global Entrepreneurship Week, the U.S. Embassy in Cairo and INJAZ Egypt announced the launch of Startup Egypt, one of the largest entrepreneurship pipelines in the country. Startup Egypt takes a sustainable, long-term approach to entrepreneurship by enrolling enthusiastic and creative graduates between the ages of 21 …
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November 12, 2018 Cairo – This year, the U.S. Mission in Egypt is celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) by helping to energize Egypt’s entrepreneurship ecosystem, especially among youth. Between November 12-18, Egyptian audiences will be able to take part in talks, workshops, and lectures being offered across the country, including at Cairo’s Maadi Public Library American Corner and Greek …
Read More» Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC November 2, 2018 ________________________________ The Department of State condemns today’s deadly attack on a bus heading towards a Coptic Christian monastery in Upper Egypt. We extend our condolences to the families of these innocent victims. We remain steadfast in our support of Egypt’s efforts to combat terrorism …
Read More» Alexandria – Egyptian and American athletes rallied around their shared love for running and promoting health and fitness this past week as part of the U.S. Department of State’s Sports Envoy program. CEO of the Boston Athletic Association Tom Grilk, 1983 Boston Marathon champion Greg Meyer, and 1985 Boston Marathon champion Lisa Rainsberger were …
Read More» IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR OVERSEAS VOTERS WHO CANNOT ACCESS STATE ELECTION WEBSITES October 18, 2018 — Alexandria, Va. — The Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) has become aware of reports that some overseas voters are unable to access their state’s online voter registration and election systems. This is primarily due to states blocking web traffic from …
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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo releases the State Department’s new report detailing the scope of the Iranian regime’s destructive behavior at home and abroad.
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The CDA’s Speech at Egyptian Community Impact Session of the AmCham and U.S. Chamber’s U.S. Business Mission to Egypt Tuesday, October 23, 2018 Good morning ladies and gentlemen. It’s a pleasure to be with you. I would like to start by thanking the leadership of the American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt: Tarek Tawfik and his …
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THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the First Lady FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 6, 2018 First Lady Melania Trump’s Visit to Cairo, Egypt First Lady Melania Trump landed in Cairo, Egypt on Saturday Morning. Entissar Amer, the First Lady of the Arab Republic of Egypt and Thomas Goldberger, the Chargé d’Affaires of the United States Embassy …
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October 2, 2018 Mansoura – The U.S. government, in partnership with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and the American University in Cairo, celebrated the launch of two career development centers at Mansoura University this week. “These centers will help students prepare for, and attain, employment,” said USAID/Egypt Mission Director Sherry F. Carlin. …
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In remarks delivered today during a reception she hosted for delegates to the 73rdMeeting of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), First Lady Melania Trump announced the stops she will make during her upcoming visit to Africa. This will be the First Lady’s first major solo international trip. Mrs. Trump will travel the first week …
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September 26, 2018 Cairo – The U.S. Embassy in Cairo has concluded a week-long workshop in Cairo in partnership with the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities on how to protect cultural property and investigate cases of illegally exported antiquities. Trainers from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Bureau of Investigations, and the Cultural Antiquities …
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September 26, 2018 Cairo – The U.S. Embassy in Cairo in partnership with the Center Stage arts exchange program is pleased to announce the U.S. tour of Dina Elwedidi and her band September 15 to October 19 across the United States. Her tour will feature a mix of smaller shows and larger concerts in the …
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September 24, 2018 United Nations Headquarters New York, New York 5:23 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT TRUMP: Well, thank you very much. It’s a great honor to be with President Al-Sisi, a friend — a great friend — of Egypt. And we have very special things happening. Our relationship has never been stronger. And we’re working with …
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September 24, 2018Today, President Donald J. Trump spoke with President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi of Egypt during the United Nations General Assembly. The two leaders underscored the importance of the strategic partnership between the United States and Egypt. President Trump reiterated his commitment to the security, stability, and prosperity of Egypt. Both leaders discussed the …
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September 23, 2018 Cairo – The U.S. Embassy in Cairo in partnership with the Center Stage arts exchange program is pleased to announce the U.S. debut of Youssra El Hawary. Youssra and her band will tour from September 11 to October 12 across the United States, featuring a number of musical residences, artist-to-artist exchanges, and public …
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September 10, 2018 Cairo – As part of Egypt’s economic reform program, the United States signed a $13.8 million agreement today to help build the capacity of the Holding Company for Water and Wastewater and its subsidiary companies. This agreement reflects the American people’s support for the priorities of access to water and wastewater services, …
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September 9, 2018 CAIRO – General Joseph L. Votel, Commander, United States Central Command (CENTCOM) visited Egypt to observe U.S. military forces and the Egyptian Armed Forces during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 2018 at Mohamed Naguib Military Base. During his visit, General Votel met with senior Egyptian leaders to explore ways to enhance the strategic security …
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September 9, 2018 Cairo – The U.S. Embassy in Cairo in partnership with the Center Stage Program is pleased to announce the U.S. debut of Mohamed Abozekry & Karkadé. The band will tour seven cities across the northeast United States from September 7-28, 2018, from a large public performance at the Kennedy Center in Washington, …
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August 29, 2018 CAIRO – U.S. military forces will join the Egyptian Armed Forces, as well as the armed forces of other participating countries, for Exercise BRIGHT STAR 2018 at Mohamed Naguib Military Base, Egypt, 8-20 September 2018. The first BRIGHT STAR exercise was held in 1980 as a result of the Camp David Accords …
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August 26, 2018 Cairo –The U.S. Embassy in Cairo is pleased to announce the partnership between the premier American film diplomacy program, American Film Showcase, and El Gouna Film Festival for the second year. In the second edition of El Gouna Film Festival, CineGouna Platform will host a workshop and mentoring sessions with two prominent …
Read More» August 13, 2018 Cairo – In celebration of International Youth Day, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is promoting youth employment and girls’ empowerment in partnership with the Ministry of Youth and Sports and UNICEF. USAID supports Egyptian efforts in Minya, Assiut, Sohag, and Qena to provide adolescents and youth with key life, …
Read More»![Secretary Michael R. Pompeo hosts a bilateral meeting with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, at the Department of State August 8, 2018. [Michael Gross Photo/Public Domain]](https://d2v9ipibika81v.cloudfront.net/uploads/sites/156/43930241401_07a12de7fa_k-e1533795247157-750x450.jpg "Secretary Pompeo shakes hands with Egyptian FM Shoukry")
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release READOUT August 8, 2018 Secretary Pompeo’s Meeting with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry The below is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert: Secretary Michael R. Pompeo met today in Washington with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry. They discussed the strong U.S.-Egypt partnership, U.S. military assistance …
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The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 6, 2018 Today, the United States is taking action to reimpose nuclear-related sanctions with respect to Iran that were lifted in connection with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action of July 14, 2015 (the “JCPOA”). These actions include reimposing sanctions on Iran’s automotive …
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July 26, 2018 Cairo – Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) celebrated the graduation of 37 women from all over Egypt who received USAID scholarships to earn Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) degrees at premier universities in the United States. “These graduates join hundreds of USAID scholarship recipients who are making a difference …
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July 25, 2018 Cairo – Egypt and the United States signed five bilateral assistance agreement amendments this week worth $45 million that demonstrate continued support from the American people for joint U.S.-Egypt priorities in health, education, governance, and agriculture. The agreements are aligned with the Government of Egypt’s economic reforms, Sustainable Development Plan 2030, and …
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Statement by Secretary POMPEO Egyptian National Day July 23, 2018 On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I offer warm congratulations to the Government and the people of Egypt on your National Day, July 23. We join you in celebrating …
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July 16, 2018 USAID Inaugurates Career Centers in Upper Egypt Universities Cairo – The U.S. government, in partnership with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and the American University in Cairo (AUC), celebrated the launch of career development centers at universities in Minya and Beni Suef this week. “These centers will help …
Read More» Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC July 12, 2018 The text of the following statement on Libya was released by the Governments of the United States of America, France, Italy, and the United Kingdom. Begin Text: The Governments of France, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States, recalling their statement of 27 …
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Remarks Thomas Goldberger U.S. Embassy Cairo’s Chargé d’Affaires Cairo July 4, 2018 Thank you Dorothy, and welcome everyone, It is an honor and a pleasure for Eden and me, along with all our embassy colleagues, to have you with us this evening to celebrate 242 years of American freedom and independence. July 4th …
Read More» July 3, 2018 ALEXANDRIA – Experts from the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)/Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) met with Egyptian counterparts in Alexandria last week to exchange knowledge and explore best practices in combating fraudulent document proliferation. HSI experts showcased for the first time in Egypt the Forensic Laboratory (FL) archive, which is …
Read More» Egypt OFFICE TO MONITOR AND COMBAT TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS 2018 Trafficking in Persons Report Tier 2 EGYPT: Tier 2 The Government of Egypt does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking; however, it is making significant efforts to do so. The government demonstrated increasing efforts compared to the previous reporting period; therefore Egypt remained on Tier …
Read More» June 21, 2018 THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary Readout of Jared Kushner and Jason Greenblatt’s Meeting with the President of Egypt Senior Advisor Jared Kushner and Special Representative for International Negotiations Jason Greenblatt returned to the Arab Republic of Egypt and met today with President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. Building …
Read More» Press Statement Mike Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC June 20, 2018 On World Refugee Day, we join the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and our international partners in commemorating the strength, courage, and resilience of millions of refugees worldwide who have been forced to flee their homes due to persecution and conflict. …
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STATEMENT BY SECRETARY POMPEO June 14, 2018 On the Occasion of Eid al-Fitr On behalf of the U.S. Department of State, I extend my best wishes to our Muslim friends and partners celebrating Eid al-Fitr. This holiday marks the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting, charity, compassion, and reflection. Eid al-Fitr reminds all …
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President Donald J. Trump of the United States of America and Chairman Kim Jong Un of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) held a first, historic summit in Singapore on June 12, 2018. President Trump and Chairman Kim Jong Un conducted a comprehensive, in-depth, and sincere exchange of …
Read More» June 6, 2018 This June, we join our friends in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex (LGBTI) community around the world who are celebrating Pride Month. At the UN, we see the importance of defending freedoms of LGBTI persons from governments that violate their own people’s human rights. The United States embraces personal …
Read More» The FBI Norfolk Field Office, along with the James City County Police Department and with assistance from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Amina Kandil and Belel Kandil missing from James City County, Virginia since August 29, 2014. At the time of their disappearance, …
Read More» Press Statement Mike Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC June 1, 2018 The United States joins people around the world in celebrating Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex (LGBTI) Pride Month, and reaffirms its commitment to protecting and defending the human rights of all, including LGBTI persons. In many parts of the world, LGBTI individuals …
Read More» Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor International Religious Freedom Report for 2017 Egypt Executive Summary The constitution describes freedom of belief as “absolute” and specifies Islam as the state religion. It also enshrines the principles of sharia as the primary source of legislation, which local lawyers stated creates potential legal ambiguities with regard to the freedom of belief guaranteed in the …
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THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Vice President FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 24, 2018 READOUT OF VICE PRESIDENT MIKE PENCE’S CALL WITH PRESIDENT OF EGYPT ABDEL FATTAH AL SISI Vice President Mike Pence spoke today with President of Egypt Abdel Fattah Al Sisi to reinforce the strong partnership between the United States and Egypt. …
Read More» MAY 22, 2018 Washington – Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated five Iranian individuals who have provided ballistic missile-related technical expertise to Yemen’s Huthis, and who have transferred weapons not seen in Yemen prior to the current conflict, on behalf of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force …
Read More» Near East: After the Deal: A New Iran Strategy 05/21/2018 12:17 PM EDT Remarks Mike Pompeo Secretary of State The Heritage Foundation Washington, DC May 21, 2018 MS JAMES: Good morning. (Applause.) Welcome to the Heritage Foundation. My name is Kay James and I have the honor of being the president here. It is a pleasure and honor to welcome our distinguished guest, …
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May 20, 2018 Cairo – U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission Dorothy Shea joined Giza Governor General Mohamed Kamal El Daly to inaugurate the first community hub for women and girls in Imbaba. “The United States is committed to supporting the Government of Egypt’s efforts to ensure that women and girls are socially, economically, and …
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From April 29 to May 4, 2018, the highest ranking official from the Egyptian General Authority for Land and Dry Ports (GALDP), Chairman Foad Elsayed Osman, accompanied the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Attaché to Egypt, during a CBP IVP visit to the United States. The visit was conducted in close coordination with …
Read More» STATEMENT BY SECRETARY POMPEO On the Occasion of Ramadan On behalf of the United States Department of State, I offer best wishes to Muslims around the world for a peaceful and blessed Ramadan. For those observing this month, it is a time of reverence, generosity, and spiritual introspection. Ramadan is also a cherished time of …
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THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary Presidential Message on Ramadan With the rising of tonight’s moon, I send my greetings and best wishes to all Muslims observing Ramadan in the United States and around the world. During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims commemorate the revelation of the Quran to …
Read More» Gaza: A Failed Experiment by Hamas As Hamas continues to exploit protests to foment violence against Israel, finding a way to help the people of Gaza in any meaningful way becomes more and more challenging. All parties interested in bringing change to Gaza need to face the reality that Hamas has failed its own people. The New York Times article entitled “Plan to Storm Fence Gets Bloody …
Read More» U.S. Embassy – Cairo Press Release May 12, 2018 USAID and Ministry of Health and Population Launch Family Planning Program Cairo – Responding to a request by the Government of Egypt to contribute to Egypt’s family planning efforts, USAID Mission Director Sherry F. Carlin joined Minister of Health and Population Dr. Ahmed Emad Rady to …
Read More» May 11, 2018 Special Representative for International Negotiations Jason Greenblatt met on May 10 with General Abbas Kamal, Chief of the Egyptian Intelligence Service of the Arab Republic of Egypt. The two officials discussed increasing cooperation between the United States and Egypt and the urgent need to bring humanitarian relief to Gaza. ###
Read More» U.S. Embassy – Cairo Press Release May 11, 2018 U.S. Embassy Takes “Shaghlna” Job Fair to Luxor for the First Time Cairo – The U.S. Embassy in Cairo is proud to take its successful employment fair, “Shaghlna,” for the first time outside of Cairo to the historic city of Luxor, bringing businesses together with job …
Read More» Press Statement Mike Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC May 3, 2018 On the 25th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day, we renew our commitment to promoting and protecting a free press, which is an essential pillar of democracy. The United States values freedom of the press as a key component of democratic governance. …
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Mike Pompeo was sworn in as Secretary of State on April 26, 2018. He previously served as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency from January 2017 to April 2018. Prior to joining the Trump Administration, Mr. Pompeo was serving in his fourth term as congressman from Kansas’ 4th District. He served on …
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CAIRO – The U.S. Embassy in Cairo celebrated Earth Day 2018 on April 22 by bringing together interested Egyptians and Americans at the American Center at the Maadi Public Library for an environmental “Teach-In.” The event featured a film showing and panel discussion, with the purpose of raising awareness of today’s environmental …
Read More» John J. Sullivan Acting Secretary of State Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Press Briefing Room Washington, DC April 20, 2018 MS NAUERT: Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you so much for coming, especially on a Friday. Today the State Department released the 2017 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices . Promoting freedom – promoting and defending human rights and fundamental freedoms are central to who we …
Read More» Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2017 Egypt EXECUTIVE SUMMARY According to its constitution, Egypt is a republic governed by an elected president and unicameral legislature. Domestic and international observers concluded the 2014 presidential election was administered professionally and in line with the country’s laws, while also expressing serious concerns that government limitations on …
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U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Statement by Heather Nauert, Spokesperson April 18, 2018 Today, the UN Security Council and the Executive Council of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) met to discuss the OPCW’s recent findings related to the March 4 use of a military-grade …
Read More» The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release April 13, 2018 Key Takeaway The United States assesses with confidence that the Syrian regime used chemical weapons in the eastern Damascus suburb of Duma on April 7, 2018, killing dozens of men, women, and children, and severely injuring hundreds more. This …
Read More» STATEMENT BY HEATHER NAUERT, SPOKESPERSON April 7, 2018 On the Chemical Attack in Douma We continue to closely follow disturbing reports April 7 regarding another alleged chemical weapons attack, this time targeting a hospital in Douma, Syria. Reports from a number of contacts and medical personnel on the ground indicate a potentially high number …
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Ambassador Nikki Haley U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City April 9, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you, Mr. De Mistura, and thank you, Mr. Markram, for your briefings. Almost exactly one year ago, I stood on the floor of the …
Read More» Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC April 2, 2018 Following his re-election, we look forward to continuing to work with President Abdelfattah al-Sisi to advance our strategic partnership and address our common challenges, while encouraging respect for and protection of basic rights and freedoms. The United States values its strong partnership with Egypt …
Read More» April 2, 2018 President Donald J. Trump spoke today with President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi of Egypt. President Trump congratulated President Al Sisi on his reelection. The two leaders affirmed the strategic partnership between the United States and Egypt, and noted that they look forward to advancing this partnership and addressing common challenges.
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April 03, 2018 Cairo – Dangerflow, an American hip hop group from Miami, Florida is bringing their exciting sound to Egypt for a series of concerts in Cairo and Alexandria, courtesy of the U.S. Department of State’s American Music Abroad (AMA) program. This program is the second in the Embassy’s “Al-Hakawatya” series, featuring storytelling …
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March 22, 2018 U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Egyptian Administrative Control Authority (ACA) to facilitate ongoing cooperation between the two agencies through the exchange of expertise and best practices, information sharing, and other collaborative efforts. The memo was signed during a visit to Washington by …
Read More» THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 26, 2018 Readout of the Trilateral Meeting of the National Security Advisors of the United States of America, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates The National Security Advisors of the United States of America, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, …
Read More» March 26, 2018 Cairo – The U.S. Embassy in Cairo proudly announces its fourth annual job fair, “Shaghlna,” to be held on Saturday, March 31 at the Greek Campus in downtown Cairo. The fair underscores the Embassy’s commitment to Egypt’s economic growth and the continued professional development of its people. During the fair, more than …
Read More» March 24, 2018 CAIRO – The U.S Embassy in Cairo condemns today’s bomb attack on security officers in Alexandria. We express our condolences to the families and friends of the deceased and wish the wounded a speedy recovery. The United States reaffirms our commitment to stand with Egypt in the battle against terrorism. ###
Read More» THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 14, 2018 Yesterday, the White House hosted a conference with representatives from 20 countries, including Israel and many Arab states, to discuss solutions to the worsening humanitarian and economic conditions in Gaza. The conference, convened by White House Senior Advisor Jared Kushner, Special …
Read More» The White House March 13, 2018 Press secretary Sarah Sanders distributed the following: Statement from President Donald J. Trump “I am proud to nominate the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, Mike Pompeo, to be our new Secretary of State. Mike graduated first in his class at West Point, served with distinction in the U.S. …
Read More» (As Prepared) “Today Minister Nasr, Egyptian Red Cross Secretary-General Dr. Moamena Kamel, and USAID Mission Director Sherry F. Carlin, and I are signing a grant from the US Agency for International Development to the Egyptian Red Crescent for 2.2 million Egyptian pounds. This grant will allow the Red Crescent to provide psychological and social support …
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March 12, 2018 CAIRO – To help the survivors of the November 24 terrorist attack on the mosque in Al Rawda village, the United States made a donation of EGP 2.2 million to the Egyptian Red Crescent for psychosocial counseling and vocational training to aid families and help provide sources of livelihood to those who …
Read More» The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release March 8, 2018 Via Teleconference *Note from a senior administration official in addition to the below – the Vice President was in the Oval Office meeting discussed in the transcript* 8:03 P.M. EST SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL: Hello. Good evening, everyone. I’m just going to …
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Remarks Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State George Mason University Fairfax, Virginia March 6, 2018 MR CABRERA: Good morning, everyone. Thank you so much for being with us today for a very, very special presentation. I’m honored to welcome our Secretary of State to George Mason, who, as you know, is on his way to a …
Read More» THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 4, 2018 Readout of President Donald J. Trump’s Call with President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi of Egypt President Donald J. Trump spoke today with President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi of Egypt. President Trump and President Al Sisi discussed opportunities to enhance the American-Egyptian …
Read More» MEDIA NOTE February 27, 2018 State Department Terrorist Designations of ISIS Affiliates and Senior Leaders The Department of State has designated three ISIS-affiliated groups – ISIS-West Africa, ISIS-Philippines, and ISIS-Bangladesh – as Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs) under Section 1(b) of Executive Order (E.O.) 13224 and as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) pursuant to Section 219 …
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February 27, 2018 Cairo – Chargé d’Affaires Thomas Goldberger joined Minister of Trade and Industry Tarek Qabil in welcoming the President of the Mars Wrigley Confectionery Company Martin Radvan to Egypt to celebrate the expansion of Mars’ production facility in 6th of October City. They were joined by senior executives of Mars Wrigley, which is …
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February 27, 2018 Good morning, Mr. Minister, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. Mr. Radvan, Mr. AbouOaf, it is a real pleasure to see you in Egypt and to be with you and your colleagues today to congratulate Mars, a major American company and the most well-known confectionary company in the world that has been working …
Read More» By Knox Thames on February 22, 2018 PROTECT RELIGIOUS FREEDOM AND RELIGIOUS MINORITIES: We will advocate on behalf of religious freedom and threatened minorities. Religious minorities continue to be victims of violence. We will place a priority on protecting these groups and will continue working with regional partners to protect minority communities from attacks and to preserve …
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Washington, DC February 18, 2018 MS BRENNAN: Rex Tillerson admits he was an unconventional choice for Secretary of State. He had no prior government experience. But as CEO of ExxonMobil, he had crisscrossed the globe striking deals with foreign leaders. Secretary Tillerson, a man who still considers himself a Boy Scout and follows what he calls …
Read More» February 20, 2018 Aswan – A new curriculum developed by the U.S. Agency for International Development in partnership with the Ministry of Education will help over 300 technical school students in Aswan and Hurghada specialize in renewable energy and prepare them for employment in Egypt’s promising solar and wind power sectors. This new, three-year diploma …
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February 19, 2018 Cairo, Egypt – Today in Egypt, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) and Subcommittee Chairman Paul Cook (R-CA) met with U.S. and Egyptian officials to discuss ongoing matters in the U.S.-Egyptian partnership, as well as the security challenges Egypt faces. The delegation met with His Excellency Sameh Shoukry, Minister of …
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Press Availability Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Cairo, Egypt February 12, 2018 FOREIGN MINISTER SHOUKRY: (In Arabic.) SECRETARY TILLERSON: Well, I’m delighted to be in Cairo, my first trip to Egypt as Secretary of State, and to really have very comprehensive discussions about this almost one-half-century relationship between the U.S. and Egypt and our commitment to …
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson Official – Transitory UNCLASSIFIED ________________________________ For Immediate Release READOUT February 12, 2018 Secretary Tillerson’s Meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fatteh al-Sisi The following is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert: Secretary Tillerson had a productive meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fatteh al-Sisi Monday in Cairo. They discussed our …
Read More» For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY HEATHER NAUERT, SPOKESPERSON February 8, 2018 Secretary Tillerson to Travel to Amman, Ankara, Beirut, Cairo, and Kuwait City U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will travel to Amman, Jordan; Ankara, Turkey; Beirut, Lebanon; Cairo, Egypt; and Kuwait City, Kuwait, February 11–16. In Jordan, the Secretary will meet with His Majesty …
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01-31-2018 Moderator: Greetings to everyone from the US Department of State’s Dubai Regional Media Hub. I would like to welcome all of our callers who have dialed in from across the Arab world. Today, we are joined by the commander of the United States Central Command, General Joseph Votel. The United States Central Command’s area …
Read More» Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC January 31, 2018 The Department of State has designated Ismail Haniyeh, Harakat al-Sabireen, Liwa al Thawra, and Harakat Sawa’d Misr (HASM) as Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs) under Section 1(b) of Executive Order (E.O.) 13224. In announcing these designations, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson emphasized that “these …
Read More» January 31, 2018 Cairo – Thousands of Egyptians are living healthier lives today thanks to a joint project between the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Ministry of Health and Population to improve the skills of over 700 Egyptian health educators. The project, which began in 2014 and completed this month, featured a …
Read More» January 31, 2018 Alexandria – The future of technical education in Egypt received a significant boost with the completion on January 24 of a seven-day workshop for 1,300 Egyptian technical school teachers and administrators from 60 vocational schools in 11 governorates across Egypt. The workshop, sponsored by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in …
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January 18, 2018 ALEXANDRIA – U.S. Navy ships USS Carney (DDG 64) and USNS Carson City (T-EPF-7) have docked at the Port of Alexandria, the first port visit of a U.S. Navy ship to Alexandria since 2009. To mark the occasion, the USS Carney’s Commanding Officer, Commander Peter Halvorsen, and the U.S. Embassy’s Deputy Chief …
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January 10, 2017 CAIRO – Assistant Secretary of Defense (ASD) for International Security Affairs Robert Karem joined Air Marshal Younis al Masri, Chief of the Egyptian Air Force, in cohosting the Military Cooperation Committee (MCC) meeting on January 8-9. The MCC, which meets annually, is the premier bilateral forum for planning and coordinating security cooperation strategy between the …
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January 8, 2018 WASHINGTON, DC – Vice President Mike Pence will travel to the Middle East later this month on behalf of President Donald Trump. The Vice President will visit Egypt, Jordan, and Israel January 19-23, 2018. The Vice President will address the shared need to combat terrorism and assist persecuted religious minorities. The Vice …
Read More» STATEMENTS & RELEASES Readout of President Donald J. Trump’s Call with President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi of Egypt FOREIGN POLICY Issued on: December 29, 2017 President Donald J. Trump spoke today with President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi of Egypt to offer condolences to the people of Egypt after the attack on worshippers and security forces …
Read More» December 29, 2017 Cairo – The United States Embassy strongly condemns today’s terrorist attack on a church in Helwan south of Cairo. We offer condolences to the families of the victims and wishes for speedy recovery for those wounded. The United States stands steadfastly with the people of Egypt in the face of such cowardly …
Read More» December 28, 2017 CAIRO – The US Embassy in Cairo condemns the attacks this evening that killed several soldiers in Bir al-Abd and extends its deep sympathies to the families of those killed. The United States stands firmly with Egypt in its fight against such cowardly terrorist actions.
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December 27, 2017 CAIRO – Today, USAID/Egypt and representatives from the Ministry of Health and Population celebrated the launch of a new nationwide Community Health Worker Strategy that will help Egyptians gain greater access to health information and advice. “Community Health Workers serve as a vital connection between the people and the health system,” said USAID/Egypt …
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December 26, 2017 CAIRO – The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Egyptian Administrative Control Authority (ACA) to facilitate ongoing cooperation between the two agencies. The MOU between the two agencies, both responsible for investigating government corruption, was signed during a visit to Cairo by a delegation …
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“Our government’s first duty is to its people, to our citizens — to serve their needs, to ensure their safety, to preserve their rights, and to defend their values.” President Donald J. Trump A NEW NATIONAL SECURITY STRATEGY FOR A NEW ERA: Less than a year after taking office, President Donald J. Trump is unveiling …
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December 13, 2017 Cairo –USAID/Egypt, in partnership with the American University in Cairo, announced the launch of a project to build 20 Career Development Centers at universities throughout Egypt to provide Egyptian students training in leadership, entrepreneurship, and networking, and better prepare students to enter the job market. The project’s launch included representatives of the …
Read More» December 11, 2017 The U.S. Embassy in Cairo is aware of a fake security message attributed to the embassy, circulating over the past 24 hours. This security message did NOT come from the U.S. Embassy. Any real security messages for U.S. Citizens from the U.S. Embassy will always be posted on our website here: https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/ ### …
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December 10, 2017 CAIRO – On Sunday, December 10, U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Thomas H. Goldberger presented graduation certificates to 370 young Egyptians from Cairo, Alexandria, and the Nile Delta on their completion of the Access English Language Program. An additional 300 students from Upper Egypt will receive their graduation certificates in a separate ceremony …
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Ambassador Nikki Haley U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City December 8, 2017 Thank you, Mr. President. The Jewish people are a patient people. Throughout three thousand years of civilization, foreign conquest, exile, and return, Jerusalem has remained their spiritual home. For nearly 70 years, …
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The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release December 06, 2017 Statement by President Trump on Jerusalem Diplomatic Reception Room 1:07 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. When I came into office, I promised to look at the world’s challenges with open eyes and very fresh thinking. We cannot solve our problems …
Read More» The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release December 06, 2017 President Donald J. Trump’s Proclamation on Jerusalem as the Capital of the State of Israel “My announcement today marks the beginning of a new approach to the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians.” – President Donald J. Trump RECOGNIZING JERUSALEM: President …
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December 6, 2017 CAIRO – Chargé d’Affaires Thomas Goldberger joined Minister of Antiquities Dr. Khaled El-Enany on December 4 in reviewing the significant archaeological work that the Egyptian organization “Megawra” is undertaking at the historic mausoleum of al-Imam al-Shafi’i, in the cemetery district of Historic Cairo. Megawra’s Athar Lina Initiative for Egyptian Cultural Preservation has been …
Read More» December 6, 2017 CAIRO – The United States and Egypt met on December 5 under the bilateral Trade and Investment Council. The Council, established under the 1999 Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA), discussed ways to further expand fair and reciprocal trade and investment between the two countries. The United States used the meeting to update …
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December 4, 2017 Alexandria – The U.S. Consulate General in Alexandria is pleased to bring a group of talented hip hop artists to Alexandria and Cairo during the month of December through Next Level, an initiative of the U.S. Department of State, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Meridian International Center. Next …
Read More» Press Statement Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC November 28, 2017 The United States strongly condemns North Korea’s launch of what is likely an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Sea of Japan, indiscriminately threatening its neighbors, the region and global stability. The D.P.R.K.’s relentless pursuit of nuclear weapons and the means to …
Read More» The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release November 24, 2017 The United States condemns in the strongest terms today’s horrific terrorist attack at a mosque in Egypt’s North Sinai province. We offer our condolences to the families of those killed and wounded, and we stand with the people …
Read More» November 24, 2017 Cairo – Today’s terrorist attack on worshippers attending Friday prayers at a mosque in Arish was an unconscionable act of cowardice and hate. The Embassy extends heartfelt condolences to the families of those who were killed and we wish a speedy recovery to those injured. As Egypt battles the scourge of terrorism, the …
Read More» Press Statement Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC November 22, 2017 In observance of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (IDEVAW) on November 25 and the accompanying 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the United States reaffirms its commitment to defending the rights of women and girls to …
Read More» November 18, 2017 The United States and India are proud to announce the selection of the 1,500 individuals who will participate in the 2017 Global Entrepreneurship Summit, which will be co-hosted by the United States and India in Hyderabad, India, November 28-30. Advisor to the President Ivanka Trump will lead the U.S. contingent …
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November 13, 2017 One week each November, thousands of events and competitions around the world inspire millions to engage in entrepreneurial activity as they connect with potential collaborators, mentors, and investors during Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW). Dozens of world leaders and a network of more than 15,000 partner organizations, including the U.S. government, support this …
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THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 5, 2017 Readout of President Donald J. Trump’s Call with King Salman of Saudi Arabia President Donald J. Trump spoke yesterday with King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia. King Salman expressed his condolences for the recent terrorist attack in New …
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2 November 2017 Opening Remarks by Chargé d’Affaires Thomas Goldberger at the BCIU Competitiveness Forum, November 2, Cairo: Good morning. Thank you, Jeff, for that introduction. It is great to have you back in Cairo. Minister Nasr, thank you very much for being with us today and for all your many efforts to support the …
Read More» October 26, 2017 Minya – As part of the commitment of the United States to work with the public and private sector to strengthen Egypt’s economy and provide job opportunities for youth, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is co-sponsoring a “Startup Weekend” in Minya, on October 26-28. The “Minyathon” will bring together …
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October 24, 2017 Cairo – The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce the launch of “Shaghlna,” a new series of job fairs for job-seekers across the country that builds on the success of employment fairs held over the past three years in Cairo. The Shaghlna program includes three upcoming employment fairs, sponsored by the U.S. …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC October 22, 2017 Ongoing U.S. Humanitarian Assistance in Response to the Rakhine State Crisis, Burma The U.S. government has provided nearly $40 million in life-saving emergency assistance in direct response to the Rakhine State crisis since August 25. This brings the total U.S. …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY HEATHER NAUERT, SPOKESPERSON October 21, 2017 Terrorist Attack Against Egyptian Security Forces The United States strongly condemns the terrorist attack against Egyptian security forces near the Bahariya Oasis yesterday, which killed dozens of Egyptian personnel and wounded many others. We offer our …
Read More» October 21, 2017 “The October 20 terrorist attack on Egyptian police and security personnel was an inhumane crime. The Embassy offers heartfelt condolences to the bereaved and we wish a quick recovery to those injured. As Egyptian police and security personnel continue to put themselves in harm’s way to protect their country, we reaffirm the …
Read More» For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY TILLERSON October 20, 2017 Raqqa’s Liberation from ISIS We congratulate the Syrian people and the Syrian Democratic Forces, including the Syrian Arab Coalition, on the liberation of Raqqa. The United States is proud to lead the 73-member Global Coalition that supported this effort, which has seen ISIS’s so-called caliphate …
Read More» Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: October 19, 2017 Press Office: [Phone +972-2-622-6908] Email: ConGenPress@state.gov https://jru.usconsulate.gov All parties agree that it is essential that the Palestinian Authority be able to assume full, genuine, and unhindered civil and security responsibilities in Gaza and that we work together to improve the humanitarian …
Read More» Cairo – The U.S. Embassy in Cairo deplores the recent terrorist attacks on security forces, police, and civilians, including Christian Egyptians, in the Sinai Peninsula and elsewhere in Egypt. These attacks once again demonstrate the depravity of the terrorists, in stark contrast to officers and civilians who are giving their lives to serve and protect fellow …
Read More» Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC October 10, 2017 The U.S. Department of State’s Rewards for Justice Program is offering rewards for information leading to the location, arrest, or conviction in any country of two key leaders of the Lebanon-based terrorist group Hizballah. The Department is offering a reward of up to $7 …
Read More» Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC October 6, 2017 Today, the United States decided to revoke economic sanctions with respect to Sudan and the Government of Sudan under Executive Orders 13067 and 13412, in recognition of the Government of Sudan’s sustained positive actions to maintain a cessation of hostilities in conflict areas in …
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September 27, 2017 CAIRO – Egypt and the United States signed new bilateral assistance agreements and amendments this week worth over $100 million that support the Government of Egypt’s economic reforms, Sustainable Development Plan 2030, and private sector led growth and job creation. These agreements demonstrate ongoing support from the American people for joint U.S.-Egypt …
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September 24, 2017 CAIRO – Acting Director of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency Thomas R. Hardy visited Egypt on September 23 and 24 in order to strengthen the agency’s support for U.S. commercial engagement in Egypt’s infrastructure development. During the visit, Acting Director Hardy signed a grant with Egyptian energy and electric cable corporation …
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September 24, 2017 Cairo –Chargé d’Affaires Thomas Goldberger of the U.S. Embassy in Cairo and Minister of Antiquities Dr. Khaled El Enany celebrated on September 23 the completion of the Ancient Memphis Walking Circuit in Mit Rahina. The walking circuit connects eight archaeological sites in the center of Egypt’s first capital city of the Pharaonic …
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September 14, 2017 Cairo – In partnership with the Egyptian Ministry of Culture, the U.S. Embassy in Cairo is excited to bring New York based company Theater Mitu to the upcoming Cairo International Festival of Contemporary and Experimental Theatre (CifCet). Theater Mitu will be performing on the 27th and 28thof September at 8:00 PM at the El Hanager …
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MOHAMED NAGUIB MILITARY BASE, EGYPT September 11, 2017 Story by Staff Sgt. Michael Battles U.S. Air Forces Central Command Public Affairs MOHAMED NAGUIB MILITARY BASE, Egypt – U.S. and Egyptian service members are conducting a joint command-post exercise as part of bilateral exercise Bright Star 2017, Sept. 10 – 20, at Mohamed Naguib Military Base, …
Read More» Cairo – The U.S. Embassy in Cairo condemns in the strongest terms today’s attack in the Sinai that resulted in the reported deaths of at least 18 Egyptian policemen, including officers, as well as several ambulance workers, and expresses its deep sympathies for those killed and injured by this cowardly act of terrorism. The United States …
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September 5, 2017 Cairo –The U.S. Central Command and the Egyptian Armed Forces have officially announced that the Bright Star military exercise will take place September 10-20 at the Mohamed Naguib Military Base in Egypt. According to U.S. Embassy Cairo Chargé d’Affaires Thomas Goldberger, “This exercise, which was initially conducted in 1981, is a clear sign of …
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Press Operations Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis Sept. 3, 2017 We had a small group national security meeting today with the President and the Vice President about the latest provocation on the Korean peninsula. We have many military options, and the President wanted to be briefed on each one of them. We made clear that …
Read More» Press Statement Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC August 31, 2017 As the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca and Medina comes to a close, I wish Muslims across the globe a meaningful and blessed Eid al-Adha. Eid al-Adha, also known as the ‘Festival of Sacrifice,’ is a special time when millions of Muslims …
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August 30, 2017 Cairo –The Center Stage music program, in partnership with the U.S. Department of State, has selected three contemporary music ensembles from Egypt for month-long tours in the U.S. between July and December 2018. Dina El Wedidi, Mohamed Abozekry & Karkadé, and Youssra El Hawary will bring their exceptional sounds to America and …
Read More» Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC August 21, 2017 Four years ago today, the Syrian regime launched a horrific chemical attack with the nerve agent sarin on the opposition-controlled suburb of Ghouta in Damascus – leaving more than 1,400 Syrians dead, many of them children. On this solemn anniversary, the international community remembers …
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August 21, 2017 Cairo –The U.S. government, working in cooperation with the Egyptian Ministry of Education, answered President Sisi’s recent call for a greater focus on science and technology education with a graduation ceremony on Sunday, August 20 for students from the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) high schools in Maadi and 6th October …
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July 19, 2017 Cairo – In a ceremony held July 18, senior U.S. Embassy and Government of Egypt officials welcomed back to Egypt 52 outstanding women scholars who recently completed Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs at premier universities in the United States. Selected from throughout Egypt, the women received scholarships for the two-year MBA program …
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July 17, 2017 Cairo – The U.S. Embassy in Cairo welcomed Lieutenant General Michael X. Garrett back to Egypt July 15-17, 2017. Lt. Gen. Garrett has visited Egypt as Commanding General of United States Army Central numerous times over the last two years. During the visit, Lt. Gen. Garrett met with senior Egyptian military officials to …
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson STATEMENT BY SECRETARY TILLERSON July 10, 2017 Liberation of Mosul On behalf of President Trump and the American people, I congratulate Prime Minister Abadi and the Iraqi people on their liberation of Mosul. This is a critical milestone in the global fight against ISIS, and underscores the success …
Read More» The United States strongly condemns today’s attacks in the Sinai that resulted in the deaths of at least twenty-three Egyptian soldiers. We express our condolences to the families of the victims and wish a speedy recovery to the injured. We continue to stand with Egypt as it confronts terrorism. Department of State Press Releases
Read More» Cairo – Ambassador R. Stephen Beecroft completed his three-year assignment as U.S. Ambassador to the Arab Republic of Egypt on June 30 and has departed the country. Deputy Chief of Mission Thomas H. Goldberger has assumed the duties of Chargé d’Affaires to the U.S. Mission in Egypt. Mr. Goldberger is a career diplomat and member …
Read More» The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release May 26, 2017 Terrorists are engaged in a war against civilization, and it is up to all who value life to confront and defeat this evil. This merciless slaughter of Christians in Egypt tears at our hearts and grieves our souls. Wherever innocent blood …
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May 26, 2017 The U.S. Embassy in Cairo condemns the depraved, horrific terrorist attack today against innocent civilians in Minya. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims of this heinous, reprehensible assault. We express our deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims, and we wish the injured a speedy recovery. …
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May 22, 2017 Cairo – Expanding educational exchange between Egypt and the United States was the focus of a May 21 event hosted by the Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt (BFCE) to mark the 70th anniversary of the prestigious Fulbright scholarship program. The U.S.-funded program began worldwide in 1947 under the initiative of the late …
Read More» May 18, 2016 CAIRO – General Joseph L. Lengyel, Chief of the United States National Guard, visited Cairo May 16-17 and met with senior Egyptian officials to discuss the importance of the U.S.-Egypt defense relationship and to explore means of strengthening the partnership between the two countries. General Lengyel expressed his gratitude for the …
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April 24, 2017 CAIRO – Meeting in Cairo April 23-24, the Board of Directors of the U.S.-Egypt Science and Technology Joint Fund continued a long tradition of U.S.-Egypt cooperation on high-impact research between Egyptian and American scientists by approving 15 joint projects in the fields of agriculture, energy, health, and water. The board also agreed …
Read More» April 9, 2017 CAIRO –The U.S. Embassy expresses its absolute condemnation of the terrorist attack against St. Mark’s Cathedral in Alexandria. We condemn this hateful act targeting worshippers as they celebrated one of the most sacred days in Christianity. We grieve with all Egyptians as we express our most heartfelt condolences to the victims and …
Read More» April 9, 2017 CAIRO – The U.S. Embassy condemns the heinous, reprehensible terrorist attack against peaceful worshippers at Saint George’s Church in Tanta on one of the holiest days of the Christian year. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims of this horrific attack. We express our deepest condolences to the families and …
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April 9, 2017 Cairo – An estimated 10,000 people attended the third annual Cairo Maker Faire, which took place Saturday, April 8 at Smart Village, Egypt’s foremost technology and business park. Sponsored by the U.S. Embassy and hosted by FabLab Egypt, the Faire celebrates innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurial individuals who use technology to make useful …
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April 2, 2017 Cairo – A trade mission led by the Foreign Agricultural Service Deputy Administrator Mark Slupek arrived in Cairo on April 2. Over 40 U.S. business representatives plan to meet with senior Egyptian government and private sector officials to discuss ways to expand agricultural trade between the United States and Egypt. Coordinated by …
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March 16, 2017 ASWAN – On Thursday, March 16, Adnan Siddiqi, the Minister-Counselor for Public Affairs, visited Aswan to welcome many of the 640 public high school students who are joining the Access Program, the Embassy’s flagship English-language teaching program for young Egyptians. Through the program, students from Upper Egypt will have the opportunity to …
Read More» March 12, 2017 CAIRO – U.S. Ambassador Stephen Beecroft visited Port Said on March 10, 2017, to meet with Egyptian shipping company representatives regarding recurrent transits of the canal by U.S. vessels. Ambassador Beecroft also visited a U.S. vessel and met senior Suez Canal security officials. “The Suez Canal is a vital waterway that is …
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March 12, 2017 ALEXANDRIA – In celebration of its new office space at the Helnan Palestine Hotel, the U.S. Consulate General in Alexandria hosted an “Opening Day” reception on March 11. Consulate Alexandria and Embassy Cairo staff described the many ways the U.S. Mission works with Egyptians throughout the country. Approximately 600 guests attended the …
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March 8, 2017 CAIRO – On the occasion of March 8, International Women’s Day, the U.S. Embassy in Cairo convened a symposium to celebrate the publication of the book Daughters of the Nile. Compiled by Professor Samia Spencer of Auburn University, Daughters of the Nile features the stories of 38 Egyptian women whose bold visions …
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March 6, 2017 Luxor – U.S. Ambassador Stephen Beecroft and Luxor Governor Mohamed Badr participated in a groundbreaking ceremony on March 6 for the expansion of Luxor’s wastewater treatment plant. When complete, the expansion will nearly double the capacity of the system to provide wastewater treatment to residents of Luxor and El Bayadeya. “Effective treatment of wastewater is …
Read More» The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release March 01, 2017 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION We are proud of our Nation’s achievements in promoting women’s full participation in all aspects of American life and are resolute in our commitment to supporting women’s continued advancement in …
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February 26, 2017 Cairo – On Saturday, February 25, the U.S. Embassy partnered with Job Nile to support Egypt’s largest employment fair. The event featured 72 local and international companies offering more than 5,000 jobs, as well as thousands of training opportunities to qualified Egyptians. Attracting over 11,000 job seekers with résumés and applications in …
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February 26, 2017 CAIRO – General Joseph L. Votel, Commander, United States Central Command (CENTCOM), arrived in Cairo for meetings with Egyptian senior leaders to discuss shared interests in regional security. General Votel plans to meet with President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, Minister of Defense Sedky Sobhy, and other senior officials to explore ways to …
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February 23, 2017 Cairo – Several students were recognized for excellence today during the award ceremony for the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in Cairo. The award ceremony caps off a three-day event sponsored by Intel and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in conjunction with Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the Ministry of Education, and …
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February 22, 2017 Cairo – The U.S. Embassy welcomes American violinist Chelsey Green and the Green Project, as the popular jazz band visits Egypt next week for the first time. Their historic concert tour, titled “Hakawatya,” will feature performances at the Citadel in Cairo on February 28 and at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina in Alexandria on …
Read More» February 16, 2017 Sohag – Hundreds of Egyptian entrepreneurs gathered yesterday in Sohag to participate in a summit hosted by Markade LLC, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and the Ministry of Trade and Industry. Through workshops, panel discussions, and success stories from the local community, the event raised awareness on the need for …
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Cairo – A bipartisan delegation of Members of Congress from the U.S. House of Representatives arrived Friday on a visit to strengthen ties between the American and Egyptian peoples. Headed by Representative Dana Rohrabacher of California, senior member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, the delegation held productive meetings with President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi …
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February 9, 2017 Cairo – Dr. Gayle Volk, Senior Researcher at the United States Department of Agriculture National Center for Genetic Resources Preservation is visiting Egypt this week to consult with scientists and researchers at the National Gene Bank of Egypt. Together, they will identify best practices to preserve plant species that are indigenous to …
Read More» February 7, 2017 Alexandria – Joining officials from the Ministry of Education and Technical Education (MoETE), the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is supporting a conference today that will bring leaders of Egyptian business and technical schools into dialogue with private sector employees to discuss how best to prepare graduating students for the workplace. …
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FEBRUARY 4, 2017 An order issued by a U.S. District court in the state of Washington on February 3 bars the U.S. government from enforcing certain provisions of Executive Order 13769, “Protecting the Nation from Terrorist Attacks by Foreign Nationals,” including those related to visas and travel for nationals of Syria, Iraq, Iran, Libya, Somalia, …
Read More» January 9, 2017 CAIRO – The U.S. Embassy condemns the attack in Al-Arish today that killed several Egyptian police officers and wounded many others, including civilians. These officers gave their lives in the line of duty helping protect their fellow citizens. We express our deepest condolences to the families and friends of the deceased and …
Read More» Press Setatement John Kirby Assistant Secretary and Department Spokesperson, Bureau of Public Affairs Washington, DC December 11, 2016 The United States condemns in the strongest possible terms the terrorist attack today on Christian worshippers outside St Mark’s Cathedral in Cairo that has killed more than 25 people and injured dozens more. Secretary Kerry spoke this …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy mourns those killed in the attack today on the Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in Cairo. We strongly condemn this hateful act of violence, which targeted Egypt’s Christian community. We stand with Egypt in opposing all acts of terrorism as we support a stable, secure, prosperous future for all Egyptians.
Read More» The U.S. Embassy condemns in the strongest possible terms the attack today in Cairo that killed several police officers. These officers gave their lives helping keep the city safe for their fellow citizens, visitors, and all who live here. We grieve with their families and friends, and we extend our wishes for a speedy recovery …
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December 4, 2016 Cairo – Medical researchers from the Middle East and North Africa region are meeting in Cairo on December 5-7 to study “Implementation Science,” which is a field that brings evidence from biomedical and healthcare research into public health practice and policy. Their goal is to improve public health by bridging the gap …
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November 6, 2016 | Cairo The United States Embassy in Egypt announced today that is it providing $50,000 to the Egyptian Red Crescent to help the people affected by recent flooding in Egypt. The humanitarian assistance funding announced today will allow the Red Crescent to provide critical supplies for families in need. In addition to …
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November 3, 2016 CAIRO – Completing a two-year program of English language study, 240 young Egyptians from throughout the country graduated today from the English Access Partnership Program. The EAPP provided these students two years of high-quality English language training and the opportunity to participate in extracurricular language learning activities. U.S. Ambassador Stephen Beecroft …
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ALEXANDRIA – The U.S. Consulate General in Alexandria officially reopened its doors on November 1, 2016. “We have been looking forward to this day for several years,” Consul General Stephen Fakan said, “and we are delighted to now have a purpose built space to support and expand our engagement in Alexandria and the surrounding area. …
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October 27, 2016 Alexandria – “Women have the potential to have a tremendous impact on Egypt’s economic development,” said United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Deputy Mission Director Rebecca Latorraca as she opened in Alexandria today the first “Startup Weekend for Women.” “This event is the first of its kind in Egypt,” Latorraca said, …
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CAIRO – Leading a major business delegation consisting of representatives of more than 50 U.S. companies, Ambassador David Thorne, Senior Advisor to Secretary of State John Kerry, arrived in Cairo today to further strengthen economic relations between the United States and Egypt. Jointly organized by the U.S. and Egyptian American Chambers of Commerce and Business …
Read More» Cairo – The U.S. Embassy in Cairo condemns the brutal murder of Brigadier General Adel Ragaai. We express our deepest condolences to the families of Brigadier Ragaai and the other victims of this murderous act. The United States stands firm with Egypt in combatting terrorism. ###
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Cairo – Members of the United States House of Representatives Michael Conaway (R-TX), Ralph Abraham (R-LA), and Gwen Graham (D-FL) visited Egypt October 16-18, 2016, meeting with senior Government of Egypt officials and touring projects supported by the U.S. Agency for International Development. The delegation met with Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry and Minister …
Read More» CAIRO – The U.S. Embassy in Cairo was pleased to welcome Lieutenant General Michael X. Garrett back to Egypt. This is Lt. Gen. Garrett’s second visit to Egypt as Commanding General of United States Army Central. During his August 9-10 visit, Lt. Gen. Garrett met with senior Egyptian military officials to discuss the long-standing partnership …
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Human Resources Officer David Reiter facilitated an Interviewing Skills Workshop on July 19. More than 100 Egyptians attended. Reiter briefed participants on common questions and scenarios during a job interview.
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CAIRO – The U.S. Embassy in Cairo joins Egyptians, Americans, and friends around the world in mourning the passing of Ahmed Zewail leading contributor to the world of science. In addition to winning the Nobel Prize for his path breaking contributions to the field of Chemistry in 1999, we fondly remember Dr. Zewail as a …
Read More» Cairo – Today, Special Presidential Envoy for the Global Coalition to Counter ISIL Brett McGurk visited Cairo for meetings with senior Egyptian officials to discuss cooperation in the fight against ISIL. Special Envoy McGurk met with Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and Assistant Defense Minister Mohamed El Keshky. In his meetings, Special Envoy McGurk discussed the …
Read More» CAIRO – The United States Embassy is hosting Ziad Haider, the Department of State’s Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs, from May 31- June 1 to promote the 7th annual Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES), which will take place June 22-24 in Silicon Valley, California. Special Representative Haider will meet in Cairo with senior Egyptian …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Cairo Good evening everyone. My name is Tom Goldberger, I am the Deputy Chief of Mission, and currently the Charge d’Affaires. On behalf of our entire Embassy community, welcome to this celebration of the 240th anniversary of the Independence of the United States of America. All of us are deeply saddened by the …
Read More» Cairo – Today, the U.S. Navy continued search operations for EgyptAir MS804 in coordination with the Egyptian Joint Rescue Coordination Center. Since May 19, the U.S. Navy has conducted search operations for MS804 with flight missions by the U.S. Navy’s P-3 Orion aircraft, which specialize in maritime surveillance. The P-3 Orion missions have flown from …
Read More» Readout Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC May 18, 2016 The following is attributable to Deputy Spokesperson Mark Toner: Secretary Kerry met today in Cairo with Egyptian president al-Sisi, where they discussed a range of bilateral and regional issues, including recent developments in Libya and Syria. The Secretary expressed his appreciation for the president’s recent …
Read More» Cairo – U.S. Ambassador Stephen Beecroft and Minister of Antiquities Dr. Khaled El-Anany today inaugurated the recently-conserved Theban Tomb 110 in Luxor and a new groundwater lowering system at Edfu Temple. The inaugurations mark the completion of projects to preserve and restore two important monuments from Egypt’s antiquity. “These sites are integral to Egypt’s cultural heritage …
Read More» Cairo – Today, the first shipment of MRAP (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected) vehicles from the United States arrived in the port of Alexandria for delivery to the Egyptian military. The heavily armored MRAP vehicles are specifically designed to protect soldiers from blasts from Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), landmines, and from other types of attacks. Today’s …
Read More» Cairo – The U.S. Embassy strongly condemns the terrorist attack in Helwan that killed several courageous members of the Egyptian police services, and we offer our sympathies to the families and friends of the victims. The U.S. continues to stand with the Egyptian government and people in confronting terrorism.
Read More» CAIRO – The U.S. Embassy in Cairo is pleased to welcome Congressman Michael McCaul and accompanying delegation to Egypt. A member of the United States House of Representatives, Congressman McCaul is the Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security, which has oversight of the Department of Homeland Security ensuring it is able to carry …
Read More» Cairo – The U.S. Embassy in Cairo is pleased to host Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., who is in Egypt for meetings with senior Egyptian officials. General Dunford met today with President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi, Minister of Defense General Sedky Sobhy, and Chief of Staff of the …
Read More» Cairo – The U.S. Embassy in Cairo is pleased to host Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., who is in Egypt for meetings with senior Egyptian officials. General Dunford met today with President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi, Minister of Defense General Sedky Sobhy, and Chief of Staff of the …
Read More» Cairo – Hundreds of aspiring Egyptian entrepreneurs participated in a competition this weekend designed to educate and motivate new entrants to the business sector. The StartUp Weekend event, co-sponsored by the U.S. government and the British University of Egypt (BUE), enables Egypt’s tremendous cadre of innovative, educated, business-minded young adults seeking to strengthen Egypt’s economy. “The …
Read More» Cairo – General Joseph L. Votel, Commander of the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), met today with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, Minister of Defense Sedky Sobhy, and Ministry of Defense Chief of Staff Mahmoud Hegazy. It was General Votel’s first visit to Egypt as the CENTCOM Commander. General Votel assumed command of CENTCOM on March …
Read More» CAIRO – The United States Department of State’s Special Advisor for Children’s Issues, Ambassador Susan S. Jacobs, met with Egyptian officials in Cairo to discuss issues such as the status of children wrongfully removed from their homes and taken across an international border by a parent or guardian. At the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador …
Read More» CAIRO – The U.S. Embassy in Cairo is pleased to welcome to Egypt the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Paul Ryan, who is leading a delegation from the U.S. Congress for meetings with Egyptian officials on April 7. Speaker Ryan and the delegation plan to meet with President Sisi to discuss shared …
Read More» CAIRO – Representatives of nearly 50 American firms met with Egyptian government officials and private sector leaders on March 29 to discuss Egypt’s global economic competitiveness and to explore opportunities for expanding their operations in Egypt. The first ever Egyptian Competitiveness Forum was organized by the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) with support from …
Read More» Cairo – On Saturday March 26, The GREEK Campus in downtown Cairo will be the site of the second annual Maker Faire, a festival that brings together thousands of enthusiasts of the international movement of “Makers,” individuals or groups who use new technology to make useful items from unused or discarded material. Sponsored by the …
Read More» Cairo – Military leaders from the United States, Egypt, and United Arab Emirates (UAE) visited the U.S. Navy ship USS Bulkeley yesterday to observe the trilateral “Eagle Salute” naval exercises. Held in the Red Sea, Eagle Salute began on March 14 and conclude on March 24. This year’s Eagle Salute exercises include search and rescue, …
Read More» CAIRO – The United States Embassy strongly condemns the heinous terrorist attacks that took place this weekend in El-Arish and Rafah that killed at least 18 soldiers and police officers and wounded many others. We convey our deepest condolences to the families of the victims, and we wish those wounded a speedy recovery. The United …
Read More» Cairo – The U.S. Embassy in Cairo is helping upgrade technical and vocational education and training under a three-year project in partnership with the Government of Egypt and the private sector to promote job opportunities and sustainable economic development. Egyptian officials and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) launched the new joint program, called Workforce Improvement and …
Read More» Cairo – Chairman and President of the Export-Import Bank of United States, Fred P. Hochberg, is visiting Cairo today and tomorrow to meet with government officials and private sector leaders to explore opportunities for trade and investment in Egypt. “We are pleased to again be able to support long-term business in Egypt,” said Hochberg prior …
Read More» Cairo – Thousands of young men and women engaged with Egyptian and international companies at a job fair held today in downtown Cairo. Held at the Greek Campus and organized with support from the U.S. Embassy, the job fair helped match job-seekers with companies looking to fill over 4,000 job vacancies. Over sixty Egyptian, U.S. …
Read More» Cairo –In a ceremony held on February 25, U.S. Ambassador to Egypt Stephen Beecroft awarded scholarship certificates to the newest group of Access English students. The scholarships provide two years of high-quality English language classes and extracurricular activities to Egyptian youth throughout the country. Since 2006, over 2600 Egyptian high school students have graduated from …
Read More» Cairo – U.S. Ambassador Stephen Beecroft today hosted a multimedia exhibition celebrating the U.S. government’s partnership with the American Research Center in Egypt (ARCE). This exhibit featured photos and film footage highlighting antiquities preservation supported by the U.S. government in partnership with the Ministry of Antiquities and implemented by ARCE. “This exhibition focuses on the …
Read More» Cairo – The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., met with senior Egyptian military leaders in Cairo on Saturday, February 20th. General Dunford visited Egypt to strengthen the security partnership between Egypt and the United States. In meetings with Minister of Defense General Sedky Sobhy and Chief of Staff …
Read More» Cairo – Ambassador David Thorne the Senior Advisor to Secretary of State John Kerry, is in Egypt to meet senior Egyptian officials, business executives, and representatives of U.S. businesses operating in Egypt. Ambassador Thorne will underscore U.S. partnership and support of Egypt’s economic development. “Egypt and the United States have a long history of cooperation,” …
Read More» Cairo – “The United States has long enjoyed a broad partnership with Egypt,” said Sarah Sewall, Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights at the start of her first visit to Cairo, “and I look forward to learning more about the challenges facing Egypt and the progress the country has made in …
Read More» Cairo – “The United States has long enjoyed a broad partnership with Egypt,” said Sarah Sewall, Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights at the start of her first visit to Cairo, “and I look forward to learning more about the challenges facing Egypt and the progress the country has made in …
Read More» Cairo – A trade delegation from the state of North Dakota is visiting Cairo for the first time for two days of meetings with prospective business partners and government officials. The delegation will explore possible expansion of U.S. trade and investment opportunities with Egypt in certain fields. Two American agricultural companies, Healthy Oilseeds and JM …
Read More» Cairo – “Egypt is making progress on issues like education, women’s participation in politics, and entrepreneurship,” said the U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues, Catherine Russell. Ambassador Russell is in Cairo for two days to meet with and hear from a diverse group of Egyptian women in business, government, and civil society. “I’m looking forward …
Read More» CAIRO – Egyptian and U.S. officials launched today the $57 million Higher Education Program (HEPP), a key component of the flagship $250 million Higher Education Initiative (HEI) that the two countries announced in April 2015. The U.S. government-funded program will award up to 15 partnership grants, each for three years, with at least half of the …
Read More» Cairo – Meeting with senior officials in Cairo today, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Daniel Glaser discussed advancing Egyptian and U.S. collaboration to disrupt ISIL’s financial networks and its sources of funding. Glaser discussed joint strategies for limiting ISIL’s access to the international financial system and how Egypt and the United States can best coordinate to …
Read More» Cairo – The United States Embassy in Cairo condemns in the strongest possible terms the November 24 terrorist attack in Al Arish. We send our heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of the innocent victims and wish the injured a complete and rapid recovery. In targeting a hotel where elections officials were staying as the …
Read More» Cairo – Ambassador David Saperstein, the Department of State’s U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom, arrived in Egypt yesterday to meet with Egyptian government officials, as well as religious and civil society leaders, to discuss advancing religious tolerance and inter-faith dialogue in the region. “Religious tolerance and freedom are fundamental values that both the United States …
Read More» Cairo – Today, U.S. Ambassador Stephen Beecroft celebrated Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) and the achievements of recent, successful Egyptian entrepreneurs, noting: “New businesses are one of the strongest engines of job creation and economic growth — that is why entrepreneurship is so important. Today is the start of Global Entrepreneurship Week, a week in which …
Read More» CAIRO – Following a November 9 meeting in Cairo with Minister of Defense Lt. General Sedky Sobhi and Chief of the Navy, Rear Admiral Osama Rabie, U.S. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus stated, “The United States Navy and I value our strong partnership with Egypt, and I hope to see our cooperation increase the …
Read More» CAIRO – The U.S. Embassy announced an investment of $45 million in two new programs that will promote small businesses in Egypt and train students to help them successfully compete for jobs. Provided through the Agency for International Development (USAID) in partnership with the Ministry of International Cooperation, the new programs seek to fulfill the …
Read More» Cairo – On October 29, Ambassador Stephen Beecroft and Senior Defense Official Major General Charles Hooper joined Air Marshal Younes al-Masri and other senior Egyptian military officials in a ceremony at the Cairo West Air Force Base to receive four F-16 “Fighting Falcon” fighter jets delivered by the United States to the Egyptian Air Force. …
Read More» Cairo – At an October 26 ceremony and reception at the Ministry of Antiquities, Ambassador Stephen Beecroft joined Minister Mamdouh Eldamaty in announcing the opening of the Kiman Faris Open Air Museum. The museum, which is about to open in Karanis, is supported by the United States and Egyptian governments in partnership with the Cairo-based …
Read More» Cairo – On October 25, Egypt and the United States celebrated the resumption of co-production of M1A1 Abrams Tanks at a ceremony held at the Egyptian Tank Plant outside of Cairo. The manufacturing of M1A1s in Egypt is a key part of ongoing U.S. support for Egypt’s crucial role as a factor of security and …
Read More» Cairo – Young Egyptian recipients of the “Leadership for Education and Development” (LEAD) scholarship partnered with the U.S. Embassy this week to organize a conference focusing on breast cancer, which is a leading cause of death among women in Egypt and around the world. The conference in Cairo emphasized the importance of early detection, and …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and in cooperation with the Assiut Potable Water and Sanitation Company and the Egyptian Holding Company for Water and Wastewater Treatment, inaugurated three wastewater treatment systems in Abou Teeg District today. The new systems provide reliable sanitation services for 41,000 residents. “Since 2009, USAID’s …
Read More» Partnering with Egyptian agricultural and biological experts, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Embassy organized a three-day workshop in Hurghada on “Laboratory Management of Biological Risk.” Held September 29-October 1, the workshop facilitated dialogue among Egyptian and U.S. laboratory specialists and helped raise awareness of the security …
Read More» Cairo – World-famous, American classical pianist Kevin Kenner performed Beethoven’s Third Piano Concerto on the evening of Saturday, September 19 at the Cairo Opera House, before an audience of more than 800. Maestro Ahmed El Saedi, in partnership with the Cultural Affairs Office of the U.S. Embassy in Cairo, invited Kenner to participate in the …
Read More» CAIRO – On Thursday, September 17, U.S. Ambassador Stephen Beecroft presented graduation certificates to 480 young Egyptians from all over the country as they completed the English Access Microscholarship Program. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of St
