Macron eyes progress on Middle East peace during Egypt trip
- France and Egypt signed strategic partnership agreements to boost Egypt's stability amid regional volatility, according to French President Emmanuel Macron.
- Macron confirmed ongoing support for talks between Egypt and the International Monetary Fund, following the IMF's approval of $1.2 billion for Egypt.
- Macron is set to hold a trilateral summit with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Jordan's King Abdullah II to discuss the situation in Gaza on Monday.
- The summit will take place in Cairo, where Macron will also visit El-Arish to meet humanitarian workers.
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France signs deals to help Egypt's economy in volatile regional climate
PARIS - France and Egypt signed strategic partnership agreements on Monday, in areas covering health, transport and energy, which French President Emmanuel Macron said would help shore up Egypt's stability amid volatility in the region. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Macron Tours Old Cairo With President El-Sisi
French President Emmanuel Macron was warmly welcomed in Cairo on Sunday evening, joining Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi on a walk through the historic Khan El-Khalili district at the start of a three-day official visit to Egypt. The two leaders strolled through Al-Hussein Square, pausing outside the revered Al-Hussein Mosque where crowds gathered to greet them. Surrounded by tight security, the presidents interacted with vendors and pas…
Middle East live blog: Macron announces Gaza summit in Cairo
France's President Macron wants to hold a summit meeting on the war in the Gaza Strip on his upcoming visit to Egypt. Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu will be welcomed by US President Trump in the White House.
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