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Thursday, 9 November 2017

Diplomacy + Foreign Trade on 9 November 2017

Sudan, Egypt review immigration, residency issues:The joint Sudanese-Egyptian Consular Committee reviewed the implementation of previous decisions and recommendations concerning immigration issues such as residency permits, visas and following up on issues concerning citizens of both countries, Middle East Monitor reports. “The committee has also discussed a number of consular issues which aim to remove the obstacles facing the citizens of both countries,” the Sudanese foreign ministry said.

EIB, Alexandria studying financing of development projects: Alexandria Governor Mohamed Sultan met with European Investment Bank (EIB) officials yesterday to discuss financing of development projects in the governorate, Al Mal reports. The projects — which include developing the Mahmoudeya Canal, the Abu Qir railway, and the Alex tram — will be studied by officials from different bodies to agree on a final funding strategy. No details were provided on the expected costs of the projects.

President Abdel Fattah El Sisi held separate meetings with Chadian President Idriss Debyand Finnish Foreign Minister Timo Soini yesterday. The meetings came during the sidelines of the World Youth forum.

Al Azhar Grand Imam Ahmed Al Tayeb met with Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni on Wednesday, according to an official statement.

Egypt was re-elected to the UNESCO executive council for a four-year term on Wednesday, according to an official Foreign Ministry statement.

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