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Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt has updated Parliament on the consular and political situation in Egypt.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
UPDATED: Tuesday 16 December - Public Services at the British Embassy in Cairo are Fully Operational Today
Consulate General in Alexandria also reopened
The UK and Egypt are working together to develop maritime co-operation as part of their wider defence partnership .
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The Consulate General in Alexandria remains closed to the public until further notice.
In light of the ongoing demonstrations in Egypt we have carefully reviewed our advice and now advise against all but essential travel to parts of Egypt.
The EU Foreign Ministers urge the Egyptian authorities to seek a peaceful and constructive way forward based on a serious and open dialogue with all political forces.
The UK & Egypt are working together to raise awareness of gender issues in strategic issues like counter-extremism & counter-radicalisation.
Jason Ivory, Director of UK Trade and Investment, today said that British companies can be the key to unlock Egypt’s energy potential.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Foreign Secretary William Hague expressed his deep concern about the ongoing violence in Egypt and emphasised the need for peaceful reform.
Following the resignation of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak on 11 February, large demonstrations are still possible across Egypt.
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Against the backdrop of the Education World Forum, universities from the UK & Egypt signed 10 partnerships on collaborative work & research.
UK Trade Envoy to Egypt arrives in Cairo for first visit since appointment by Prime Minister David Cameron
UK trade envoy says UK-Egyptian partnership in education has enormous potential for Egypt’s future
The UK-Egypt £50 million Newton-Mosharafa Fund visited seven Egyptian universities to promote funding opportunities to Egypt’s top scientists, and researchers.
Afghanistan, Egypt and tourism were amongst the topics discussed by Foreign Office bloggers
The British Embassy and British pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca are sponsor eleven Egyptians to visit the AstraZeneca research & development labs in the UK.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander has visited British Armed Forces personnel deployed in Afghanistan’s Helmand Province.
Hurricane Isaac made landfall in Louisiana on 28 August and has since been downgraded to a Tropical Storm.
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