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  • Fighting in Tripoli: P3+3 statement

    The governments of Egypt, France, Italy, the UAE, the UK and the US have given a statement on the ongoing hostilities in Tripoli and the situation in Libya.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • British Embassy and British Council celebrate refugee footballers

    The football tournament promoted values of diversity, inclusion and equality.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UN Human Rights Council 41: Item 4 General Debate

    The UK took the opportunity to discuss China, Iran, Chechnya, the DPRK, Yemen, Egypt, Libya and Venezuela.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • British Armed Forces Minister bolsters UK-Egypt defence ties

    Minister for the Armed Forces Mark Lancaster met with Egyptian Minister of Defence General Mohamed Zaki to discuss enhancing UK-Egypt defence cooperation.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Foreign Office launches 2018 Human Rights and Democracy Report

    Thirty countries’ human rights developments are analysed in the Foreign & Commonwealth Office’s annual report.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK uses expertise & exporting power to help build ‘Egyptian NHS’

    The Egyptian government has enlisted British companies backed by the Department for International Trade to help the country reform its healthcare system.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK train manufacturer named preferred bidder for €4.4 billion contract

    Bombardier Transportation has been named by the Egyptian Government as preferred bidder to build and operate a new monorail system.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Human Rights Council 40: Item 4 General Debate

    The UK highlighted concerns of violations and abuses in several countries, including the humanitarian crisis in Yemen and the human rights situation in Venezuela.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK and Egypt kick start joint military exercise Ahmose

    The month-long exercise demonstrates the increased military cooperation between the two countries.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • StartEgypt Launches First Forum Event

    In collaboration with the British Embassy and International Finance Corporation (IFC), StartEgypt launches its first forum event “StartEgypt Forum”.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • “She leads” in the British Embassy in Cairo

    The British Embassy in Cairo in cooperation with the Embassies of Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Singapore launch “She Leads”

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Egypt shares its education reform vision in London.

    The Education World Forum in London welcomed delegations from across the globe to present the country’s vision on reforming education.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK invests in restoring Egyptian cultural heritage.

    Experts celebrate the success of restoration work supported by the UK’s Cultural Protection Fund.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Chevening Alumni unite for #BetterthanPlastic

    The British Embassy’s #BetterthanPlastic challenge continues to gather support, raising awareness of how to tackle plastic pollution.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Egyptian ministers and UK companies launch PPP Leaders Forum.

    Leading international infrastructure finance experts at the Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) Leaders Forum.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Egypt: Call for proposals for skills and employment study

    The British Embassy in Cairo is calling for proposals from experts and organisations for a baseline study on skills and employment.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK Trade and Defence envoys in Cairo for EDEX conference

    The UK Trade Envoy Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and Defence Senior Advisor for Middle East (DSAME) Lt Gen Sir John Lorimer have arrived in Egypt.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK announces a £12 mn fund to support education reform in Egypt.

    The UK will give £12 million GBP to support education reform in Egypt through the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Education and entrepreneurship top priorities for UK Minister

    British Middle East Minister Alistair Burt arrived to Cairo for a visit focusing on supporting the Egyptian government’s education reform and entrepreneurship.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Foreign Ministers' joint statement on Syria, 27 September 2018

    Foreign Secretary joins others in support for the UN’s efforts to achieve a political solution to the conflict in Syria, at the UN General Assembly.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government