U.S. Embassy in Egypt
Recent News About U.S. Embassy in Egypt
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CENTCOM commander visits Egypt for joint military exercise BRIGHT STAR 18
General Joseph L. Votel, Commander of the United States Central Command (CENTCOM), recently visited Egypt to observe Exercise BRIGHT STAR 2018.
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Efforts continue despite challenges in Egypt's fight against human trafficking
The Government of Egypt has been making strides in its efforts to combat human trafficking, according to the 2018 Trafficking in Persons Report.
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Egyptian official visits U.S. customs facilities to explore port operation practices
From April 29 to May 4, 2018, Foad Elsayed Osman, Chairman of the Egyptian General Authority for Land and Dry Ports (GALDP), visited the United States.
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United States reaffirms commitment on World Refugee Day
On World Refugee Day, the United States joined the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and international partners to honor the resilience of millions of refugees who have fled their homes due to persecution and conflict.
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Pence discusses prisoner release and activist arrests with Egypt's president
Vice President Mike Pence held a conversation with Egypt's President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi to emphasize the robust relationship between the United States and Egypt.
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Melania Trump announces Africa tour stops focusing on child welfare
First Lady Melania Trump has announced her itinerary for an upcoming visit to Africa, marking her first major solo international trip.
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Trump praises Al-Sisi's anti-terrorism efforts during UN meeting
President Donald Trump and President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi of Egypt met for a bilateral discussion at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
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USAID partners with UNICEF to boost youth employment in Egypt
Cairo – On International Youth Day, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) announced a collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Sports and UNICEF to support youth employment and empower girls in Egypt.
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U.S. condemns attack on bus heading to Coptic Christian monastery in Egypt
The United States Department of State has expressed its condemnation of a deadly attack on a bus in Upper Egypt.
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U.S. Mission celebrates Global Entrepreneurship Week in Egypt
Cairo – The U.S. Mission in Egypt is marking Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) by contributing to the growth of Egypt’s entrepreneurship ecosystem, particularly focusing on young people.
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US backs outcomes from Palermo conference on Libya
The United States has expressed support for the conclusions announced by the Government of Italy following the conference on Libya held in Palermo on November 12-13.
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USAID launches network to support female entrepreneurs in Egypt
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has collaborated with several Egyptian organizations to launch the Women Entrepreneurs Network (WEN) in Egypt.
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Trump emphasizes US-Egypt strategic partnership at UN meeting
President Donald J. Trump met with President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi of Egypt during the United Nations General Assembly.
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U.S., Egypt open new community hub for women in Imbaba
U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission Dorothy Shea and Giza Governor General Mohamed Kamal El Daly inaugurated the first community hub for women and girls in Imbaba, Cairo.
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Sports envoy program aims to enhance Egypt's role in global sports tourism
Egypt and the United States recently collaborated through the U.S. Department of State's Sports Envoy program, focusing on running and promoting health and fitness.
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U.S., Egypt lead multinational exercise Bright Star focusing on regional security
U.S. military forces will participate in Exercise BRIGHT STAR 2018 alongside the Egyptian Armed Forces and other nations at Mohamed Naguib Military Base, Egypt, from September 8 to 20, 2018.
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U.S.-Egypt workshop enhances efforts against illegal antiquities trade
The U.S. Embassy in Cairo recently completed a workshop focused on the protection of cultural property and the investigation of illegally exported antiquities.
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U.S Treasury sanctions Iranians over missile support to Yemen’s Huthis
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned five Iranian individuals for providing ballistic missile-related technical expertise to Yemen's Huthis.
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Biden discusses ceasefire negotiations with Egyptian president
President Biden and President Abdel-Fattah El Sisi of Egypt held a discussion today focusing on negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage release deal.
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US commits $45 million for bilateral assistance in Egypt
Egypt and the United States have signed amendments to five bilateral assistance agreements, amounting to $45 million.