Author: Νίκος Κάτσικας
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Egypt offers deepest condolences to Greece over massive wildfire at Attiki (Al Ahram)
Egypt’s foreign ministry expressed Thursday its deepest condolences to the victims of the Greek forest fires, which left at least 83 dead, a statement by the ministry read.
The forests fires took place Monday, burning out of control in the areas of Rafina and Mati, leaving at least 83 dead and 187 injured.
“Egypt stands in full support with the friendly people and government of Greece to overcome this ordeal,” the statement read.
Fires forced residents to flee to beaches and into the sea.
Monday’s wildfires are considered as the worst to hit Greece in over a decade.
EU countries are offering help and support.
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The Presidents of Parliaments of Cyprus, Greece and Egypt to meet before end of the year 2018
Presidents of Parliaments of Cyprus, Greece and Egypt are expected to hold their first meeting before the end of the year, in the framework of the parliamentary dimension of the trilateral cooperation scheme between the three countries.
The issue was discussed during a meeting on Wednesday, in Nicosia, between House President Demetris Syllouris and a delegation from the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Egyptian Parliament.
The delegation comprises of its President, Tarek Radwan, and members Mohamed Elorabi, Ahmed Weal El-Μoshnib and Hamdy Bekhit.
According to a House of Representatives press release, they also discussed a forthcoming visit by Ali Abdel Aal, the Speaker of Egypt`s House of Representatives.
Syllouris referred to the historic ties between Cyprus and Egypt and noted the prospects for cooperation and for further developing relations.
Radwan underlined from his part the willingness of the Egyptian side to further develop inter-parliamentary relations. The members of the Egyptian delegation also referred to the challenges that need to be tackled jointly, underlining Cyprus’ role as an EU member state.
They were also critical with regard to Turkey’s behaviour in the region in general and vis-à-vis Cyprus in particular.
The two sides also discussed ways to further develop their cooperation on a number of areas, including education and the environment, the press release concludes.
Source: Cyprus News Agency
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Cypriot FM Nikos Christodoulides: Egypt pillar of stability, key partner in anti-terrorism fight
NICOSIA, July 6, 2018 (MENA) – Cypriot Foreign Minister Nikos Christodoulides said that Egypt and Cyprus have common vision towards the Middle East.
The Cypriot foreign minister highlighted Egypt’s role and constructive efforts aimed at resolving conflicts and overcoming regional challenges.
The Cypriot top diplomat made the remarks at a ceremony held by the Egyptian embassy in Cyprus on the occasion marking the 66th anniversary of the July 23rd Revolution.
“Egypt is a pillar of stability, beacon of moderate thinking and key partner in the fight against terrorism, in our volatile region”, Christodoulides said.
He underscored that consolidating Egypt’s cooperation with Cyprus and the European Union could contribute to bringing about peace, security, stability and prosperity in the region.
As for the trilateral mechanism which groups Cyprus, Egypt and Greece, he said that much has been achieved in several domains through it, voicing his country’s keenness on expanding cooperation.
He expressed appreciation for Egypt’s stance in support of efforts meant to reach a fair and comprehensive solution to the Cyprus issue.
