Delegation from the US Congress in Cairo: President Abdel Fattah El Sisi received a delegation from the Congress, headed by Senator Jerry Moran, in Cairo yesterday, according to an Ittihadiya statement. The delegation noted Egypt’s “great contribution” to regional stability and thanked the country for its role as a mediator during the Israel-Hamas ceasefire negotiations. The meeting was attended by intelligence chief Abbas Kamel and members from the Democratic and Republican parties.

MEANWHILE- Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry called on EU member states to recognise the State of Palestine, which will mark an important step towards a two-state solution. This came during a meeting of Arab and EU foreign ministers in Brussels. Shoukry called for the “necessity of concerted Arab and European action” to put an end to the Israeli aggression in Gaza and protect the people of Palestine.

The key takeaway: The meeting aimed to “realize a just, comprehensive and lasting peace” that guarantees the rights of the Palestinian people and the security of Israel and the wider region. “This will pave the way for normal relations among nations in the region,” a joint statement from Saudi Arabia and Norway said, without providing further details.

Shoukry met with his Swedish and Spanish counterparts on the sidelines of the meeting —- discussions centered around the war on Gaza.

ALSO WORTH NOTING- Egypt and Azerbaijan have agreed to cooperate on mining, green hydrogen, and renewable energy during a joint committee meeting in Cairo, according to a statement from the International Cooperation Ministry. Egypt will also support Azerbaijan with its climate finance efforts ahead of COP29 set to be held in the Azerbaijani capital in November. During the visit, the two sides signed three documents to cooperate in irrigation, culture, and trade.

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