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Published on June 3, 2023 - 08:13 GMT

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at a Conversation with Young Leaders at Al-Azhar Mosque

For Immediate Release June 3, 2023 Cairo, Egypt It’s truly my honor to be here at Al-Azhar. Thank you to the Grand Imam for welcoming us today. And Dr. Daoud, Dr. Saddik, Ambassador Moussa, and Dr. Nossair: I am also grateful for your welcome and work on …

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Published on June 1, 2023 - 18:00 GMT

U.S. First Lady Jill Biden to Visit Egypt

U.S. Embassy Cairo June 1, 2023 Cairo – U.S. First Lady Jill Biden arrives in Cairo, Egypt on Friday, June 2 on a two-day visit. Egypt is Dr. Biden’s second stop on a week-long, four-country tour in the region which started in Jordan. With her visit to the …

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Published on June 1, 2023 - 14:00 GMT

The Launch of Voice of America’s Online Archive in Egypt Brings History to Life

June 1, 2023 Cairo – On May 31, the U.S. Embassy in Cairo in partnership with the American University in Cairo launched an online archive of several thousand reel-to-reel Arabic-language audio tapes highlighting the programming of Voice of America’s (VOA) …

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Published on May 23, 2023 - 10:55 GMT

Your Visa is Approved

Yes, someone may collect passports on your behalf but they must have ALL of the following documents: Representative collecting for an applicant 21 + years: The representative’s original government-issued photo ID. A copy of the passport holder’s valid …

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Published on May 21, 2023 - 15:32 GMT

United States Provides More Than $103 Million to Support Countries Affected by the Crisis in Sudan

For Immediate Release Office of Press Relations Friday, May 19, 2023 The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing an initial $103 million in additional humanitarian assistance to support Sudan and …

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Published on May 18, 2023 - 22:24 GMT

Joint Statement on the U.S.-Egypt Joint Economic Commission

MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MAY 17, 2023 The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Arab Republic of Egypt on the occasion of the inaugural meeting of the high-level Joint Economic …

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Published on May 18, 2023 - 22:22 GMT

2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Egypt

LEGAL FRAMEWORK The constitution specifies Islam as the state religion and the principles of sharia as the main source of legislation. The constitution states that “freedom of belief is absolute” and “the freedom of practicing religious rituals and …

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Published on May 17, 2023 - 23:15 GMT

Under Secretary Marisa Lago Opening Remarks

Under Secretary Marisa Lago Opening Remarks at the Inaugural U.S.-Egypt Joint Economic Commission May 17, 2023 Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Cairo, Egypt As Delivered Good morning and thank you, Your Excellency, for graciously hosting us, and for the warm …

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Published on May 13, 2023 - 10:31 GMT

Welcoming Ceasefire Agreement in Israel and Gaza

PRESS STATEMENT MATTHEW MILLER, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON MAY 13, 2023 The United States welcomes the agreement today for a ceasefire to bring an end to the hostilities in Israel and Gaza. We express our condolences to the families of civilians who were …

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Published on May 3, 2023 - 07:57 GMT

Secretary Blinken’s Call with Egyptian Foreign Minister Shoukry

U.S. Citizens with emergencies, please call 2797-3300 Outside of Office Hours, contact: 2797-3300 Outside of Egypt: (+20-2) 2797-3300

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Published on April 30, 2023 - 09:51 GMT

Chargé d’Affaires Ambassador John P. Desrocher Assumes Duty at U.S. Embassy Cairo

Ambassador John Desrocher is the Deputy Commandant of the Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy at the National Defense University. He served as the U.S. Ambassador to the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria from 2017 until …

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Published on April 30, 2023 - 07:45 GMT

Evacuation Efforts of U.S. Citizens From Sudan

PRESS STATEMENT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON APRIL 29, 2023 A U.S. government-organized convoy carrying U.S citizens, locally employed staff, and nationals from allied and partner countries arrived at Port Sudan on April 29. From there, we are assisting U.S. …

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Published on April 21, 2023 - 14:46 GMT

The Occasion of Eid al-Fitr

PRESS STATEMENT Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State April 20, 2023 On behalf of the Department of State and the American people, we extend our warmest wishes to Muslims in the United States and those around the world celebrating Eid al-Fitr. On this …

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Published on April 21, 2023 - 14:13 GMT

Statement from President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden on the Occasion of Eid al-Fitr

The White House April 20, 2023 Jill and I extend our best wishes to Muslim communities across the country and around the world as you celebrate Eid al-Fitr and conclude the holy month of Ramadan. With the sighting of the crescent moon, Eid al-Fitr is a …

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Published on April 18, 2023 - 09:23 GMT

Message to U.S. Citizens: Shooting Range in Waadi Degla

U.S. Citizens with emergencies, please call 2797-3300 Outside of Office Hours, contact: 2797-3300 Outside of Egypt: (+20-2) 2797-3300

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Published on April 12, 2023 - 07:00 GMT

EGYPT 2022 HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT

Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2022 United States Department of State • Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor EGYPT 2022 HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY According to its constitution, Egypt is a republic governed by an elected …

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Published on April 2, 2023 - 09:46 GMT

Recognizing National Arab American Heritage Month

The Secretary of State Last year, President Biden became the first U.S. president to declare April as National Arab American Heritage Month, in recognition of the contributions of Arab Americans to the United States that are as old as the country itself. …

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Published on March 27, 2023 - 09:00 GMT

Statement from NSC Spokesperson Adrienne Watson on Developments in Israel

MARCH 26, 2023 We are deeply concerned by today’s developments out of Israel, which further underscore the urgent need for compromise. As the President recently discussed with Prime Minister Netanyahu, democratic values have always been, and must remain, …

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Published on March 23, 2023 - 09:13 GMT

Statement from President Joe Biden on the Occasion of Ramadan

MARCH 22, 2023 Today, Jill and I extend our best wishes to Muslim communities across the country and around the world as they begin the Islamic holy month of Ramadan—a time of fasting, renewal, charity, worship, and growth. During this sacred time of …

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Published on March 20, 2023 - 06:53 GMT

Joint Communique from the March 19 meeting in Sharm El Sheikh

MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MARCH 19, 2023 The following text reflects the Joint Communique following today’s meeting in Sharm El Sheikh Egypt: At the invitation of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Jordanian, Israeli, Palestinian and U.S. political …

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