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Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation - Egypt
Source: Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation - Egypt |

During the High-Level Forum on Universal Health Coverage held in Japan, with the participation of Egypt’s delegation headed by the Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation

During her participation in the forum, the Minister presented Egypt’s experience in the field of universal health insurance, noting that the health sector is one of the country’s foremost national priorities

Egypt has joined the Universal Health Coverage Knowledge Hub (UHC Hub), launched by the Government of Japan in cooperation with the World Bank Group and the World Health Organization. This innovative platform is designed to support national policymakers in low- and middle-income countries through capacity-building and knowledge-exchange programs. This announcement…

Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation - Egypt
Source: Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation - Egypt |

Dr. Rania Al-Mashat reviews Egypt’s efforts in implementing the first and second phases of the Universal Health Insurance System

The Minister reviewed the Egyptian experience, noting that the health sector is one of the State’s essential national priorities, not only as part of the social protection system but also as a fundamental pillar for achieving comprehensive development

H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, participated in the 2025 High-Level Forum on Universal Health Coverage, as head of the Egyptian delegation, which included Dr. Ahmed El-Sobky, Chairman of the Healthcare Authority, and Ms. Mai Farid, Executive Director of the General Authority for Universal…

Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt
Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt |

Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets Prime Minister and Minister of Education and Technical Education

The Minister of Education and Technical Education offered a presentation on the execution status of teaching Programming and Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of the curricula for the first year of secondary school

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, and Minister of Education and Technical Education Mr. Mohamed Abdel Latif. Spokesman for the Presidency Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy stated that  the meeting reviewed several ministry work files. The Minister of Education and Technical Education offered a presentation on…

Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt
Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt |

Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets Japanese Education Experts

The President emphasized the importance of the partnership with Japan in supporting the educational process in Egypt, as part of the continuous commitment to strengthening educational relations with Japan

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with a group of Japanese education experts currently in Egypt. The meeting was attended by Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, and Minister of Education and Technical Education Mr. Mohamed Abdel Latif. Spokesman for the Presidency Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy stated that President El-Sisi commenced by…

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC)

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    • AFC closes a landmark US$524 million-equivalent dual-currency Samurai term loan — its largest to date — underscoring rising Japanese investor confidence in Africa’s growth story
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Africa Finance Corporation Raises Record US$524m in Dual-Currency Samurai Loan Facility

The transaction marks AFC’s largest Samurai loan to date and reinforces the Corporation’s growing footprint in Japan’s capital markets

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has closed a landmark US$524 million equivalent dual-currency Samurai term loan facility. The transaction marks AFC’s largest Samurai loan to date and reinforces the Corporation’s growing footprint in Japan’s capital markets amid rising investor confidence in its credit fundamentals.…

Afreximbank
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Afreximbank successfully closed its second Samurai Bond transactions, raising JPY 81.8 billion (approx. USD 527 million)

The 2025 Retail Samurai bond also marks the first Retail Samurai bond issued in Japan in 2025

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has successfully closed its second Samurai bond transaction, securing a total of JPY 81.8 billion (approx. USD 527 million) through Regular and Retail Samurai Bonds offerings. The execution surpasses the Bank’s 2024 debut issuance size, attracting orders from more than 100 institutional and retail investors,…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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    • (L-R) Dr Francis Peterson, Vice-Chancellor and Principal, University of Pretoria; Dr Sid Ould Tah, African Development Bank President and Prof Daiji Kawaguchi, Dean Graduate School of Public Policy, The University of Tokyo, together following the signing of a joint statement on the rollout of the Africa-Asia (A-A) Platform. Tokyo, Japan. 14 November, 2025 (1)
    • (L-R) Dr Francis Peterson, Vice-Chancellor and Principal, University of Pretoria; Dr Sid Ould Tah, African Development Bank President and Prof Daiji Kawaguchi, Dean Graduate School of Public Policy, The University of Tokyo, together following the signing of a joint statement on the rollout of the Africa-Asia (A-A) Platform. Tokyo, Japan. 14 November, 2025 (2)
    • (L-R) Dr Francis Peterson, Vice-Chancellor and Principal, University of Pretoria; Dr Sid Ould Tah, African Development Bank President and Prof Daiji Kawaguchi, Dean Graduate School of Public Policy, The University of Tokyo, together following the signing of a joint statement on the rollout of the Africa-Asia (A-A) Platform. Tokyo, Japan. 14 November, 2025 (3)
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Source: African Development Bank Group (AfDB) |

Japan and African Development Bank roll out Africa-Asia (A-A) Platform to boost youth entrepreneurship and innovation

This platform will ensure a reciprocal exchange of technology and innovation between the two continents

The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) on Friday announced the roll-out of a new initiative, the Africa-Asia (A-A) Platform, dedicated to the promotion of knowledge transfer between Africa and Asia. This platform will ensure a reciprocal exchange of technology and innovation between the two continents. Download document: https://apo-opa.co/4i1AgzQ A ceremony to mark…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan |

Japan: State Minister for Foreign Affairs KUNIMITSU’s Visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt as a Special Envoy of the Prime Minister

During her visit, State Minster KUNIMITSU will attend the ceremony to commemorate the opening of The Grand Egyptian Museum

From October 31 to November 4, Ms. KUNIMITSU Ayano, State Minster for Foreign Affairs of Japan, will visit the Arab Republic of Egypt as a Special Envoy of Ms. TAKAICHI Sanae, Prime Minister of Japan. During her visit, State Minster KUNIMITSU will attend the ceremony to commemorate the opening of…

The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa
Source: The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa |

South Africa: President Ramaphosa congratulates new Japanese Prime Minister on her election

The South African Government looks forward to working closely with Prime Minister Takaichi and her administration to further strengthen bilateral relations and collaboration

President Cyril Ramaphosa has on behalf of the government and the people of South Africa, extended his warmest congratulations to Ms Sanae Takaichi on her election as Prime Minister of Japan, becoming the first woman in Japan’s history to hold this esteemed position. South Africa and Japan share a long-standing…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
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Presidential Election in the Republic of Seychelles (Statement by Press Secretary KITAMURA Toshihiro)

Japan expresses its respect for Seychelles’ steady development under a stable democracy

Japan congratulates Mr. Patrick Herminie on his election as President of the Republic of Seychelles on October 12 (local time), following the announcement of the results of the presidential election which was held for the first time since October 2020 in the Republic of Seychelles. Japan expresses its respect for…