The Egypt-US Joint Economic Commission held its first meeting in Cairo yesterday, according to a joint statement. The meeting discussed “promoting economic and commercial ties, facilitating investment and entrepreneurship, and encouraging private sector involvement in economic development,” the statement said. Cooperation in specific sectors including energy, IT and the environment was discussed. The commission was first announced in November 2021 with the aim of exploring ways to deepen economic and business ties.

Egypt, Italy talk military cooperation: President Abdel Fattah El Sisi discussed boosting Egyptian-Italian military and security ties during a meeting with Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto, according to an Ittihadiya statement. The two sides also agreed on the need for peaceful resolutions to the ongoing conflicts in Libya and Sudan.

Arab League reiterates need for ceasefire in Sudan: Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry yesterday discussed the Sudan conflict with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan and Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit in a meeting ahead of this week’s Arab League summit, the Foreign Ministry said.

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