tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications in Egypt2025-05-23T14:29:57+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/change-of-his-majestys-ambassador-to-egypt-mark-bryson-richardson2025-05-23T14:29:57+01:00Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Egypt: Mark Bryson-RichardsonMr Mark Bryson-Richardson MBE has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to Egypttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/pm-call-with-president-el-sisi-of-egypt-22-may-20252025-05-22T00:00:00+01:00PM call with President El-Sisi of Egypt: 22 May 2025The Prime Minister spoke to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi this afternoon.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/pm-call-with-president-of-egypt-abdel-fattah-el-sisi-28-february-20252025-02-28T00:00:00+00:00PM call with President of Egypt Abdel Fattah El-Sisi: 28 February 2025The Prime Minister spoke to President of Egypt Abdel Fattah El-Sisi this afternoon.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/universal-periodic-review-48-uk-statement-on-egypt2025-01-28T16:30:13+00:00Universal Periodic Review 48: UK Statement on EgyptStatement at Egypt's Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Geneva. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the UK, Simon Manley. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/gaza-ceasefire-moment-of-hope-uk-minister-to-tell-un2025-01-20T00:00:00+00:00Gaza ceasefire "moment of hope", UK Minister to tell UNMinister for the Middle East Hamish Falconer will today (Monday 20 January) visit the UN to call for last week’s Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal to be implemented in full.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/foreign-secretary-statement-on-release-of-three-hostages-in-gaza2025-01-19T00:00:00+00:00Foreign Secretary statement on release of 3 hostages in GazaThe Foreign Secretary has issued a statement welcoming the release of 3 hostages in Gaza, including British national Emily Damari. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-bolsters-humanitarian-funding-for-gaza-on-ministers-visit-to-the-region2024-12-02T00:00:00+00:00UK bolsters humanitarian funding for Gaza on minister’s visit to the regionThe international community will convene at a humanitarian conference in Egypt to collaborate on boosting aid in Gaza. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-pushes-for-middle-east-stability-on-ministerial-visit-to-egypt2024-10-16T00:00:00+01:00UK pushes for Middle East stability on ministerial visit to EgyptMinister for the Middle East Hamish Falconer visits Egypt to push for regional stability. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/john-humphrey-the-uk-trade-commissioner-for-africa-visits-egypt2024-09-17T09:54:09+01:00John Humphrey, the UK Trade Commissioner for Africa, visits EgyptHis Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for Africa, John Humphrey, visited Egypt for the first time this week to enhance UK-Egypt trade and investment co-operation, focusing on green transition, tourism, aviation and core infrastru…tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/its-never-too-late-for-peace-in-the-middle-east-we-must-break-the-cycle-of-violence2024-08-18T00:00:00+01:00It’s never too late for peace in the Middle East – we must break the cycle of violence: article by David Lammy and Stéphane SéjournéDavid Lammy and Stéphane Séjourné write for The Observer on how a ceasefire could enable progress towards a two-state solution – the only long-term route to safety and security.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/joint-statement-by-the-foreign-ministers-of-the-united-kingdom-france-germany-and-italy2024-08-17T00:00:00+01:00Israel-Gaza ceasefire negotiations: UK, France, Germany and Italy foreign ministers' joint statementForeign ministers of the UK, France, Germany and Italy gave a statement following an update on Israel-Gaza ceasefire negotiations. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-for-her-with-her-fund-second-call-for-proposals2024-08-16T07:00:03+01:00UK For Her, With Her Fund: second call for proposalsBritish Embassy Cairo invites proposals by 18 September 2024 for the UK For Her, With Her fund, which aims to reduce gender-based violence in Egypt.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/joint-statement-by-the-foreign-ministers-of-france-and-the-united-kingdom2024-08-16T00:00:00+01:00Ministerial visit to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories: UK and France foreign ministers' joint statementForeign Secretary David Lammy and French Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné gave a statement following a joint ministerial visit to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/foreign-secretary-statement-on-the-restart-of-negotiations-on-gaza-ceasefire2024-08-15T00:00:00+01:00Restart of negotiations on Gaza ceasefire: Foreign Secretary's statementThe Foreign Secretary David Lammy has issued a statement on the restart of negotiations on a ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/only-with-diplomacy-can-we-deliver-long-term-peace-article-by-david-lammy2024-08-14T00:00:00+01:00Only with diplomacy can we deliver long-term peace: article by David LammyWriting in Asharq Al-Awsat, the Foreign Secretary says only with diplomacy can we deliver long-term security for all.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/joint-statement-on-the-middle-east-12-august-20242024-08-12T00:00:00+01:00Joint statement on the Middle East: 12 August 2024Joint Statement from the Leaders of France, Germany and the United Kingdom on the Middle Easttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/resumption-of-ceasefire-negotiations-foreign-secretary-statement2024-08-09T00:00:00+01:00Resumption of ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas: Foreign Secretary's statementForeign Secretary David Lammy gave a statement on Qatar, Egypt and US calling for an immediate resumption of ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/pm-call-with-president-el-sisi-of-egypt-8-august-20242024-08-08T00:00:00+01:00PM call with President El-Sisi of Egypt: 8 August 2024The Prime Minister spoke to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi this afternoon.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-steps-up-work-to-reduce-illegal-migration2024-07-18T00:00:00+01:00UK steps up work to reduce illegal migrationThe Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office will roll out up to £84 million funding over the next 3 years to address the reasons for illegal migration. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/lord-ahmad-visits-egypt-for-talks-on-getting-more-aid-into-gaza-and-steps-for-achieving-a-sustainable-peace2024-03-27T00:00:00+00:00Lord Ahmad visits Egypt for talks on getting more aid into Gaza and steps for achieving a sustainable peaceIn his third visit to Egypt, Lord (Tariq) Ahmad will discuss how the UK and Egypt can work together to get more lifesaving aid to Palestinians in Gaza.