238 On Tuesday, Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry embarked on a visit to Washington with the primary objective of strengthening bilateral strategic relations. During his stay, Minister Shokry is scheduled to engage with various members of Congress, participate in meetings with representatives from prominent think tanks, and conduct press interviews. Moreover, on Thursday, Minister Shokry will join the Arab-Islamic Delegation, a collective effort aimed at addressing the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip. The delegation, consisting of foreign ministers from Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, Turkey, Indonesia, Nigeria, and Palestine, along with the secretaries of the Arab League (AL) and the Organization for Islamic Cooperation (OIC), plans to meet with the U.S. Secretary of State, Congress members, and media representatives. This diplomatic initiative follows a November tour undertaken by the delegation to several permanent member states of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). The tour sought to advance efforts to bring an end to the protracted conflict in the Gaza Strip and address the worsening humanitarian situation. Throughout the tour, the delegation engaged with counterparts from China, Russia, and the United Kingdom, culminating in a meeting with the President of France. The ongoing diplomatic endeavors underscore a commitment to finding diplomatic solutions and fostering international cooperation to resolve the crisis in the region. You Might Be Interested In SWIFT to Introduce New Platform for Central Bank Digital Currencies in 12-24 Months UK and Switzerland Set to Ink Financial Services Agreement Post-Brexit Africa’s e-Payments market set to surge, challenging cash dominance Jackson Enhances RILA Suite with Income Protected Lifetime Benefit GE Aerospace Takes Flight as Independent Public Company Post GE Vernova Spin-Off Britain Agrees $100 Million Trade Finance Deal to Enhance Africa’s Food Security
