Presidency

France-Libya migrant plan 'not possible at moment': French presidency

Paris - Muslimchronicle

The French presidency said Thursday that a plan announced by President Emmanuel Macron to create migrant registration centres in Libya this summer "was not possible at the moment" for security reasons. A presidency official said France would instead study the feasibility of setting up migrant "hotspots" in Libya, Niger and Chad, but hoped that they could be opened in LibyaRead more

Presidency College celebrates 200 years of its existence

Kolkata - Arab Today

The famed Presidency College of Calcutta is celebrating 200 years as an academic institution. Founded in 1817 as Hindu College, rechristened Presidency College in 1855 and Presidency University in 2010, this year marks the bicentenary of the prestigious university. Speaking on the evolution of the university 200 years ago at the introduction to the Dipak Banerjee Memorial Lecture, Nobel laureateRead more

Presidential media office issues report on Sisi's achievements

Cairo - MENA

The Egyptian Presidency's Media Office issued Thursday a report on President Abdel Fattah El Sisi's achievements in two years. The report reviewed the main axes through which Sisi's administration worked to face many social, economic and political challenges. President Sisi was always keen on meeting the needs of Egyptian citizens and improve all services provided to them, the report said.Read more

UN chief arrives in South Korea

Seoul - Arab Today

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon arrived in South Korea on Wednesday for a six-day visit that has spurred speculation of a possible bid for the presidency in his native country. Ban, who flew in to the southern resort island of Jeju from a humanitarian summit in Istanbul, will attend the Jeju Forum for Peace and Prosperity, which brings together thousandsRead more

Presidency mourns victims of EgyptAir plane crashed in Mediterranean Sea

Cairo - Arab Today

The presidency mourned the victims of doomed EgyptAir plane that crashed in the Mediterranean Sea while en route from Paris to Cairo. In a statement on Friday, the presidency offered its deep condolences to the families of the 66 people; 30 Egyptians, 15 French and 10 other nationalities, who were on board the plane. It also expressed its deep sorrowRead more

Security Council Welcomes Arrival of Presidency Council in Tripoli

New York - Arab Today

The UN Security Council welcomed the arrival in Tripoli of members of the Presidency Council of the Government of National Accord led by Prime Minister Fayez Serraj. In a statement issued last night, the Council members noted that this was an important step towards bringing stability to the country and bringing the political process back on track to implement theRead more

Egyptian presidency appreciates Cypriot cooperation to end plane's hijacking

Cairo - Arab Today

The Egyptian presidency on Tuesday expressed sincere thanks and appreciation for the leadership and the Government of Cyprus for providing full support and close cooperation with the Egyptian authorities during the hijacking incident of an EgyptAir plane, that was diverted to the Cypriot Larnaca Airport. In a statement, the presidency said that the Cypriot authorities have shown rapid response, highRead more