South Korea, Egypt Agree to Boost Peace Efforts and Defence Cooperation

November 20, 2025 8:22 PM

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South Korea, Egypt Agree to Boost Peace Efforts and Defence Cooperation

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung today held discussions with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in Cairo, Egypt. Both the leaders agreed to work together to promote peace on the Korean Peninsula and in the Middle East while strengthening economic and defense industry cooperation. Mr. Lee said President of Egypt El-Sisi praised Seoul's efforts to open a new era of peaceful coexistence and shared growth on the Korean Peninsula. Mr. Lee praised Egypt's efforts to secure a ceasefire and adv...

Israel Declares Egypt Border a Closed Military Zone Amid Drone Threats

November 6, 2025 9:17 PM

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Israel Declares Egypt Border a Closed Military Zone Amid Drone Threats

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz declared the border area with Egypt a closed military zone to combat weapons smuggling via drones. In a statement, Katz said, he instructed the Israeli Defence Force (IDF) to amend the rules of engagement in the area adjacent to the Israel-Egypt border to address the drone threat, which he described as endangering the country’s security. He added that drone-based weapons smuggling is part of the war in Gaza and is intended to arm Israel’s enemies, and that al...

Egypt, Turkey upgrade diplomatic relations by announcing new ambassadors after a decade

July 5, 2023 7:17 PM

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Egypt, Turkey upgrade diplomatic relations by announcing new ambassadors after a decade

Egypt and Turkey upgraded their diplomatic relations by announcing new ambassadors for the first time in a decade.   In a joint statement, Ankara and Cairo said, the decision aims to re-establish normal relations between the two countries. The statement said, it also reflects their joint determination to work on strengthening their bilateral ties.   According to media reports, Mr Amr Elhamamy will become Egypt's ambassador in Ankara, while Turkey nominated Salih Mutlu Sen to becom...