U.S. Embassy in Egypt
Recent News About U.S. Embassy in Egypt
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US Military leader seeks stronger Egypt ties amid terror concerns
Cairo – General Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, met with top Egyptian military officials on February 20th.
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US advisor visits Egypt to promote economic ties
Ambassador David Thorne, Senior Advisor to Secretary of State John Kerry, is currently in Egypt.
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U.S. official visits Cairo to discuss extremism and human rights
Sarah Sewall, the U.S. Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights, has commenced her first visit to Cairo.
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U.S. envoy discusses women's issues with leaders in Cairo
Catherine Russell, the U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues, is currently in Cairo to engage with Egyptian women leaders across various sectors including business, government, and civil society.
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North Dakota delegation explores trade opportunities in Egypt's agriculture sector
A trade delegation from North Dakota is in Cairo for two days of meetings with potential business partners and government officials.
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U.S. and Egypt launch $57 million higher education partnership
Egypt and the United States have launched a significant initiative to enhance higher education through a five-year partnership program.
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Egypt-U.S. discuss disrupting ISIL's financial networks
Meeting with senior officials in Cairo, 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.
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US Embassy denounces Al Arish terrorist attack targeting election officials
The United States Embassy in Cairo has issued a statement condemning the terrorist attack that occurred on November 24 in Al Arish.
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U.S. envoy discusses religious tolerance during Egypt visit
Ambassador David Saperstein, the U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom, is currently in Egypt to engage with government officials and leaders from religious and civil society sectors.
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U.S.-backed events promote entrepreneurship during Global Entrepreneurship Week in Cairo
U.S. Ambassador Stephen Beecroft marked the beginning of Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) by celebrating the accomplishments of Egyptian entrepreneurs at an event held at the American Corner in Maadi Public Library, Cairo.
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U.S., Egypt discuss military cooperation during Secretary Mabus's visit
During a visit to Egypt, U.S. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus met with Egyptian Minister of Defense Lt.
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US delivers F-16 fighter jets to Egypt's armed forces
On October 29, a ceremony was held at the Cairo West Air Force Base to mark the delivery of four F-16 "Fighting Falcon" fighter jets from the United States to the Egyptian Air Force.
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U.S. invests $45M in Egyptian entrepreneurship and employment programs
The U.S. Embassy has announced a $45 million investment in two new initiatives aimed at boosting small businesses and enhancing job competitiveness among students in Egypt.
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U.S. and Egypt collaborate on new open air museum in Karanis
At a recent event at the Ministry of Antiquities, Ambassador Stephen Beecroft and Minister Mamdouh Eldamaty announced the opening of the Kiman Faris Open Air Museum in Karanis.
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Egypt-US resume co-production of M1A1 Abrams tanks
Egypt and the United States have resumed the co-production of M1A1 Abrams tanks, marking a significant step in their defense collaboration.
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Egyptians partner with US Embassy for breast cancer awareness conference
Young Egyptian recipients of the "Leadership for Education and Development" (LEAD) scholarship, in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy, organized a conference in Cairo to address breast cancer awareness.
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US-Egypt partnership launches new wastewater treatment facilities in Assiut
The United States and Egypt have inaugurated three new wastewater treatment systems in the Abou Teeg District of Assiut.
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U.S.-Egypt workshop in Hurghada tackles food security and hazardous material concerns
The U.S. Embassy, in collaboration with Egyptian agricultural and biological experts, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, and the U.S. Department of Justice, hosted a workshop in Hurghada focusing on "Laboratory Management of Biological Risk."
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Pianist Kevin Kenner performs Beethoven at Cairo Opera House
World-renowned American pianist Kevin Kenner performed Beethoven's Third Piano Concerto at the Cairo Opera House on Saturday, September 19.
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U.S.-sponsored program helps Egyptian youth with English language skills
On September 17, U.S. Ambassador Stephen Beecroft awarded graduation certificates to 480 Egyptian students who completed the English Access Microscholarship Program.