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Egyptian Foreign Minister discusses regional developments with counterparts
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Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held phone calls on June 26 with several regional foreign ministers and leaders to discuss bilateral relations and ongoing regional developments. He spoke with UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani, Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Discussions often focused on recent regional developments, particularly following the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran, emphasizing the importance of reducing tensions, enhancing regional security, and ensuring freedom of navigation in regional waterways. Abdelatty and his UAE counterpart affirmed strong Egyptian-Emirati relations and agreed to continue coordination on regional issues. With Bahrain, discussions centered on strengthening joint coordination on regional security and Arab unity, reiterating that Egyptian and Gulf security are linked. The call with Oman highlighted ongoing consultation and close fraternal ties, with Abdelatty conveying greetings from President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to Sultan Haitham bin Tariq. In his call with Iran's Abbas Araghchi, Abdelatty discussed progress in the US-Iran negotiating track, stressing the importance of continued talks and broader regional dialogue. With Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, Abdelatty welcomed the US-Iran
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The Egyptian Ministry of Transport is set to launch the second phase of the East Nile Monorail, adding six new stations to the network. This expansion aims to enhance smart transportation and facilitate travel between Greater Cairo and the New Administrative Capital. The monorail will operate along its full 56-kilometer route, connecting Cairo Stadium Station in Nasr City, which serves as an interchange with Metro Line 3, to Justice City Station in the New Administrative Capital, encompassing a total of 22 stations. The new stations, including Cairo Stadium, Hisham Barakat, Al-Azhar University, Seventh District, Field Marshal Ahmed Ismail, and Jihan El-Sadat, are strategically located to serve thousands of daily commuters. The monorail integrates with Metro Line 3 and the Light Rail Transit at the "City of Arts and Culture" station, with future plans for connections to Metro Lines 4 and 6. To encourage ridership, the monorail management will continue offering a 50% discount on ticket prices on Fridays, Saturdays, and public holidays.
On Friday, Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptians Abroad, held a telephone conversation with Abbas Araqchi, Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The discussion focused on the ongoing negotiations between Iran and the United States. Minister Abdelatty emphasized the importance of continuing these talks with seriousness to reach a final agreement that addresses the interests of all parties and enhances regional and international security. He highlighted that diplomatic solutions are the most effective way to resolve outstanding issues. Additionally, Minister Abdelatty stressed the need for regional dialogue to address security concerns, considering the interests of regional countries and promoting stability in line with international law, the UN Charter, and principles of good neighborliness.
Egyptian Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sweilem chaired a meeting to assess Egypt's coastal protection projects, measures addressing climate change impacts, and activities by the Egyptian General Authority for Shore Protection. The meeting, attended by officials from the Ministry, Authority, and National Water Research Center, focused on sustaining coastal areas against environmental and climatic changes. Dr. Sweilem highlighted Egypt's coastline as a strategic asset with urban communities, development projects, and economic activities, necessitating continuous planning and a scientific approach for preservation. He stressed that climate change demands enhanced coastal monitoring, research, and forecasting to inform decisions, protect vulnerable areas, and mitigate risks to infrastructure and investments. Dr. Sweilem also emphasized considering natural beach characteristics in new projects to maintain dynamic balance and minimize negative impacts. He underscored adherence to technical and environmental requirements for marine work to preserve beaches and ecosystems, balancing economic development with natural resource conservation. The Minister affirmed the Ministry's commitment to developing work mechanisms and updating regulatory procedures for coastal zone management, strengthening the state's capacity to address future challenges and support sustainable coastal development.