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Shri Dammu Ravi, Secretary (Economic Relations) in the Ministry of External Affairs, paid an official visit to Antananarivo, Madagascar from 15-17 December 2023. On 15 December 2023, Secretary (ER) was welcomed at Antananarivo Airport by Secretary General of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Madagascar H.E. Mr. Tahirimiakadaza Ratsimandao. Later in the evening, Secretary (ER) interacted with prominent Malagasy business leaders and discussed ways to further enhance trade-economic cooperation between India […]

First edition of FIFA’s (www.FIFA.com) new prime club competition to be played from 15 June to 13 July 2025 in the United States; Ranking methodology confirmed based on sporting criteria; FIFA Intercontinental Cup to be played annually from 2024. The FIFA Council met ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup 2023™ semi-finals in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and took key decisions in relation to the first 32-team FIFA Club World Cup™, which will be played […]

Remittances to low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) grew an estimated 3.8% in 2023, a moderation from the high gains of the previous two years. Of concern is the risk of decline in real income for migrants in 2024 in the face of global inflation and low growth prospects, according to the World Bank’s latest Migration and Development Brief released today. In 2023, remittance flows to LMICs are estimated to have reached $669 […]

HE President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Abdel Fattah El Sisi received Sunday the credentials of HE Tariq Ali Faraj Al Ansari as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar to Egypt. HE the Ambassador conveyed the greetings of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to HE the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt and His Highness's wishes of good health and happiness to […]

Chile to host FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025™ (www.FIFA.com) and Poland to host FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026™; Framework for training compensation system for women’s football approved. The FIFA Council met ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup 2023™ semi-finals in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with youth competitions an important item on the agenda, as Chile was unanimously appointed as the host of the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025™ and Poland […]

Indonesian Ambassador Sunarko on Sunday (17/12) held a virtual friendship and dialogue meeting with Indonesian students and university alumni in Sudan who have now returned to Indonesia after being evacuated due to conflict and war in Sudan. The meeting coordinated by the Chair and Deputy Chair of the Indonesian Student Association (PPI) Sudan for the 2023 period was attended by around 160 PPI Sudan members, all of whom are now […]

Spokesman for the Presidency, Counselor Ahmed Fahmy, stated that President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi heads today to Kuwait to offer condolences over the passing of HH Amir of the State of Kuwait, Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. President El-Sisi has mourned the late leader, who passed away yesterday, expressing appreciation for his invaluable efforts and contributions to his country as well as the Arab and Islamic nations. A three-day mourning period […]

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received the credentials of a number of new Ambassadors to the Arab Republic of Egypt: The Ambassador of The Kingdom of Bahrain, Ms. Fawzia bint Abdulla Zainal The Ambassador of The Kingdom of Denmark, Ms. Anne Dorte Riggelsen The Ambassador of The Republic of Korea, Mr. Kim Yong-Hyun The Ambassador of The Republic of Austria, Mr. Georg Pöstinger The Ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mr. […]

“The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is deeply concerned about the escalating conflict at the doors of Wad Madani, the densely populated capital state of Al Jazirah, Sudan, where 700,000 people live, including 84,000 people who have sought refuge after fleeing Khartoum. “Wad Madani has been a place of refuge for those displaced from Khartoum, including for humanitarian and medical evacuation efforts. Now the fighting is approaching, and heavy artillery and […]