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Japan: ties with China 'deteriorating' over disputed islands

Tokyo - Arab Today

Japan's foreign minister has warned that ties with China are "significantly deteriorating", after Chinese vessels repeatedly entered disputed waters in the East China Sea. Fumio Kishida said he had called China's ambassador to protest against the "incursions", the BBC reported. On Friday, about 230 Chinese fishing boats and coast guard vessels sailed near islands claimed by both countries. Beijing hasRead more

Germany keen on boosting ties with Egypt

Cairo - Arab Today

Germany is keen on boosting ties with Egypt in the various spheres, affirmed German Ambassador to Egypt Julius Georg. Speaking at the elections of the German chamber, Georg hailed the reforms and decisions taken by the Egyptian government, which contributed to boosting Egypt's economy. Germany supports Egypt's efforts in confronting terrorism and restoring security and stability, he added. Source :Read more

Egypt's ambassador in Moscow: Egyptian-Russian ties strong

Moscow - Arab Today

Egyptian Ambassador in Moscow Mohamed el Badri said that Egyptian–Russian ties are strong at the different political, economic and cultural fields. In statements to MENA, Badri added that the ties became stronger since Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi assumed office. Egyptian-Russian relations varied in the different domains, he said, adding that they progress in light of the identical viewpointsRead more

Kuwaiti Foreign Minister meets with British counterpart to discuss bilateral ties

Khartoum - Arab Today

Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Khaled al Hamad al Sabah met with visiting British Foreign Minister Philip Hammond Monday. The meeting took up means to boost bilateral ties in the different domains. They also tackled all aspects of cooperation and means of coordination to face the current challenges in the region along with the latest regional and international issues. SourceRead more

South Korea's President Arrives in Ethiopia

Addis Ababa - Arab Today

South Korea's President Park Geun-hye arrived in Ethiopia on Wednesday on four-nation tour of Africa and France that is expected to boost bilateral ties. Park was greeted by Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. The trip, which will also take Park to Uganda and Kenya, comes as South Korean companies are pushing to expandRead more

French MP praises ties with Egypt

Cairo - Arab Today

French MP Philippe Folliot said Tuesday the crash of EgyptAir plane while en route from Paris to Cairo last week will not affect ties between Egypt and France. During a meeting with Prime Minister Sherif Ismail, MP Folliot, who leads a delegation of the Egyptian-French friendship group at the National Assemply, said relations between the two countries witnessed major developmentsRead more

Higher education Minister hails ties with Germany

Cairo - MENA

Higher Education and Scientific Research Minister Ashraf el Sheihy underlined the close ties binding Egypt and Germany, especially in the educational and cultural sphere. El Sheihy's remark came during his meeting with German Ambassador to Egypt Julius Georg Luy in the presence of head of the cultural and envoys affairs sector Hossam el Malahy. The meeting took up ways ofRead more

Kuwait, Tunisia enjoy "strong" ties

Kuwait City - Arab Today

Kuwaiti Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Sheikh Khaled al Jarrah al Sabah emphasized that Kuwait and Tunisia enjoy "strong" ties, which both countries strive to promote and develop in all domains, KUNA News Agency reported. The remark was made by the minister during a meeting with Tunisian Ambassador to Kuwait Ahmed bin al Sagheer, Defense Ministry's Public Relations DepartmentRead more

Jordanian king, queen to visit Belgium on May 17

Amman - Arab Today

Jordanian King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan will start a visit to Belgium on May 17-19 at an invitation from King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium, according to a statement of the Jordanian royal Diwan on Tuesday. During the visit, the Jordanian king will meet with the Belgian, prime minister and senior Belgian officials. The visit comesRead more