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Grand Egyptian Museum opens in Cairo

TEHRAN, Nov. 02 (MNA) – The Grand Egyptian Museum has opened in the Egyptian capital, according to a ceremony broadcast by the office of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.

Hamas’s disarmament is a Palestinian matter: Egypt FM

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Aaty says the handing over of Hamas’s weapons is an issue that must be addressed within a Palestinian framework.

Fire at Cairo telecoms center injures 22

TEHRAN, Jul. 08 (MNA) – At least 22 people were injured on Monday in a fire that broke out at a major telecommunications center in downtown Cairo, Egypt, leading to partial disruptions in the country’s communications and internet networks.

Syrian ruler Jolani arrives in Cairo

TEHRAN, Mar. 04 (MNA) – Syrian new ruler Abu Muhammad Al Jolani also known as Ahmad Al-Sharaa arrived in

Pezeshkian urges expanding economic ties with Islamic nations

TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday emphasized the importance of strengthening economic ties among Islamic nations through the establishment of a unified currency and using the capacities of shared markets.

Aide to Iran president:

Iran, Egypt demonstrate necessary will to restore ties

TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – A senior political aide to Iranian President has emphasized the mutual resolve between Iran and Egypt to restore diplomatic relations after more than four decades, with plans to reopen their embassies in the “near future.”

Pres. Pezeshkian:

Setting up joint investment fund a step to achieve D-8 goals

TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that setting up a joint investment fund is an effective step towards achieving the goals of the D-8 (eight developing countries) Organization.

FM Araghchi travels to Egypt after Jordan visit

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs left Amman for Cairo on Wednesday afternoon as the next destination of his regional tour to consult on regional developments amid the Israeli regime's aggression on Gaza and Lebanon.

Consultations on Gaza to be held next week in Cairo

TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – Consultations on the settlement in the Gaza Strip will be held among representatives of Egypt, the United States, and the Israeli regime in Cairo next week.

Egypt's new gov't takes oath

TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) –  Egypt's new cabinet has been sworn in before Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi at the Al-Ittihadiya Palace in the Egyptian capital Cairo on Wednesday.

Hamas delegation leaves Cairo to consult on talks in Doha

TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – After the end of the negotiations, the Palestinian Resistance Hamas affirmed that the negotiations ended “a short while ago, and the delegation will leave Cairo tonight, to consult with the movement’s leadership in Doha.”

No progress in Gaza ceasefire talks in Cairo: Source

TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – A senior source within the Palestinian factions said on Monday that no progress has been achieved in the ongoing negotiations taking place in the Egyptian capital Cairo on a ceasefire in Gaza and a prisoner exchange deal.

Some 32 killed, 63 injured in Egypt car crash

TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) – A shocking 32 people have been killed after a multi-car crash on a highway linking Cairo and the Mediterranean city of Alexandria in Egypt, according to authorities.

Iran economy minister arrives in Cairo for AIIB meeting

TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – Ehsan Khadnouzi, Iran's Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance arrived in Cairo on Sunday at the head of a delegation to attend the 8th annual meetings of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB).

Iran censures Japanese-Arab statement over trio islands

TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) – The Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson slammed the joint statement from the ministerial meeting of Arab-Japan Political Dialogue on the three Iranian islands of Abu Musa, the Greater and Lesser Tunb.

Egyptian diplomat says contacts with Iran underway

TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – Egypt does not need mediation or the intervention of other parties to restore its relations with Iran, the President of the Egyptian Council for Foreign Affairs said, adding that contacts with Tehran exist.

Tehran-Cairo relations progressing: Egypt FM spox

TEHRAN, Jul. 19 (MNA) –The spokesperson of the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Tehran and Cairo have common interests in the region.

Egypt min.:

First group of Iranian tourists to visit Egypt soon

TEHRAN, Jul. 11 (MNA) – The Egyptian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities said on Tuesday that Iranian tourists will soon travel to this country through Egypt's Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport.

Egypt president affirms Cairo’s support for Iraq stability

TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) – In a meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani in Cairo, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi affirmed Egypt’s constant support for Iraq’s security and stability.

At least 4 killed in Egypt sandstorm (+ VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Jun 02 (MNA) – A major sandstorm on Thursday turned the sky above Cairo orange and created some fatalities, state media reported.

Informed sources:

Egypt ready to raise level of diplomatic ties with Iran

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – Informed Diplomatic sources suggest that Cairo is ready to raise the level of relations with Tehran following the Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tarik's visit to the country.

Iraq, Oman mediate to restore Iran-Egypt relations: report

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – Iraq and the Sultanate of Oman have been meditating to restore relations between Egypt and Iran, Iraqi media outlets reported on Wednesday.

Fire in Egyptian hospital kills three, injures many more

TEHRAN, Feb. 01 (MNA) – A fire broke out at a radiology center in Cairo on Wednesday afternoon which has reportedly killed three people and injured 32 others.

Iran wins bronze medal in ISFF Cairo 2022 World C'ship

TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – The Iranian women in the ten-meter rifle match received the bronze medal of the 2022 ISSF Shooting World Championship Rifle/Pistol - Cairo, Egypt.

Iran health minister arrives in Egypt for WHO meeting

TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – Iran's health minister has traveled to Cairo to attend the 69th session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean (RC69).