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Source: Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation - Egypt | Nov 02, 2025

Egypt: Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation discusses with the Lebanese Minister of Economy and Trade ways to strengthen economic, trade, and investment relations between the two countries

H.E. emphasized the interest of H.E. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, in advancing cooperative relations with the Republic of Lebanon and elevating them to the level of strategic partnership

H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, met with H.E. Dr. Amer Bisat, Minister of Economy and Trade of the Republic of Lebanon, to discuss avenues of joint cooperation within the activities of the Egyptian-Lebanese Joint Higher Committee in its 10th session, co-chaired by the…

Source: Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation - Egypt | Oct 06, 2025

H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat Follows Up with Lebanese Counterpart on Preparations for the 10th Session of the Egyptian-Lebanese Joint Higher Committee

The meeting came within the framework of the ministry’s role in organizing the 10th session of the Egyptian-Lebanese Joint Higher Committee

H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, held a virtual meeting with H.E. Dr. Amer Al-Bassat, Lebanese Minister of Economy and Trade, in the presence of Judge Mahmoud Makkiyah, Secretary-General of the Lebanese Council of Ministers. The meeting came within the framework of the ministry’s…

Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt | Aug 27, 2025

Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets Lebanese Prime Minister

President El-Sisi affirmed Egypt's unwavering position in support of Lebanon's sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received Prime Minister of Lebanon Nawaf Salam. The meeting was attended by Prime Minister Dr. Moustafa Madbouly, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Dr. Mahmoud Esmat, and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates,…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Republic of Seychelles | Jun 27, 2025

Seychelles and Lebanon establishes Diplomatic Relations

The establishment is founded on the principles of the Charter of the United Nations and respect for international law and cooperation, and will allow for the promotion of exchanges in various fields of mutual interests for the benefit of the two countries

In the spirit of promoting bilateral relations and the strengthening of friendship, the Republic of Seychelles and the Republic of Lebanon have formally established diplomatic relations through the signing of a Joint Communiqué on the 25th of June 2025. The establishment is founded on the principles of the Charter of the…

Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt | May 19, 2025

President El-Sisi Receives Lebanon’s President at Al-Ittihadiya Palace

President El-Sisi and the Lebanese President discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations, particularly in the economic, infrastructure, energy, and reconstruction fields

Today at Al-Ittihadiya Palace, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. An official reception ceremony was held and the national anthems of both countries were played. Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, stated that the two presidents held a closed session of talks, followed by an expanded…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, People's Democratic Republic of Algeria | Feb 10, 2025

Mr. Attaf pays courtesy visit to outgoing Lebanese PM

Mikati asked Attaf to “convey his brotherly greetings to the President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune

The Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad and African Affairs, Ahmed Attaf, wrapped up on Sunday his official visit to Lebanon with a courtesy visit to outgoing Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati in Beirut. During the meeting, Attaf congratulated Najib Mikati on his successful leadership of…

Source: Kingdom of Morocco - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates | Jan 11, 2025

Morocco: His Majesty the King Congratulates General Joseph Aoun on Election as Lebanese President

On this occasion, His Majesty the King expresses Morocco’s solidarity and unwavering support for the Lebanese people

His Majesty King Mohammed VI sent a message of congratulations to His Excellency General Joseph Aoun on the occasion of his election as President of the Republic of Lebanon. In this message, His Majesty the King expresses His warm congratulations to General Aoun and His best wishes to the brotherly…

Source: Amnesty International | Jan 07, 2025

Lebanon: Poet Abdul Rahman Al-Qaradawi must not be extradited to Egypt or United Arab Emirates (UAE)

On 3 January 2025, Abdul Rahman Al-Qaradawi’s lawyers submitted an urgent letter to UN Special Procedures demanding a halt to the Egyptian and Emirati extradition requests

Responding to two separate extradition requests issued by authorities in Egypt and the United Emirates (UAE) for Abdul Rahman Al-Qaradawi, an Egyptian-Turkish poet, who was arbitrarily detained by Lebanese security forces upon his return from a visit to Syria on 28 December, Amnesty International’s Deputy Director for the Middle East…

Source: UN News | Nov 27, 2024

World Leaders Adopt Peace Pledge Amid Wars in Gaza, Lebanon and beyond

Ahead of the declaration’s adoption, the UN chief and world leaders took the floor, including Prime Minister Aminata Touré of Senegal, who drew attention to the ongoing devastating war in Gaza

World leaders adopted a bold, forward-looking declaration on Tuesday at a global forum to advance peace as war rages on, from Gaza and Lebanon to Sudan and Ukraine. Harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and combatting hate speech and mis- and disinformation are part of the plan to bolster…

Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt | Oct 19, 2024

President El-Sisi Receives a Delegation from U.S. House of Representatives

The congressional delegation sought to get a better understanding of President El-Sisi’s perspective on how to restore peace and security in the region, avoid the expansion of the conflict, and prevent it from escalating into a regional war

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a delegation from the U.S. House of Representatives, representing both the Republican and Democratic parties, and headed by Chairman of the Appropriations Committee, Congressman Tom Cole. The meeting was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Dr. Badr Abdelatty. Spokesman for…

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