ILEA002160114: Egyptian, Palestinian leaders discuss Gaza conflict, Palestinian issue

Syria open to initiatives for improving relations with Türkiye: Assad

STORY: Syria open to initiatives for improving relations with Türkiye: Assad SHOOTING TIME: June 26, 2024 DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:33 LOCATION: Damascus CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of meeting between Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and Alexander Lavrentiev, the special envoy of the Russian President to Syria (Courtesy of Syrian Presidency Media) STORYLINE: Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said on Wednesday that his country remains open to initiatives regarding its relationship with Türkiye, emphasizing Syria's sovereignty over its territories and its commitment to fighting terrorist groups. Assad made these remarks during a meeting with Alexander Lavrentiev, the special envoy of the Russian President to Syria, in Damascus. Assad highlighted the importance of respecting Syria's sovereignty and combating terrorism as the basis for any effort to improve Syrian-Turkish relations. Lavrentiev expressed Russia's support for initiatives involving Syria and Türkiye, noting favorable con

World Bank Group approves new financing for Egypt

STORY: World Bank Group approves new financing for Egypt SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:46 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of banks in Egypt STORYLINE: The World Bank approved on Monday the provision of 700 million U.S. dollars in financing the Egyptian government, within the framework of the Development Policy Financing (DPF) program, to enhance macroeconomic stability. The DPF program is designed to support the government's efforts to address short-term economic challenges, contribute to strengthening structural reforms, increase the competitiveness of the economy, and improve the business environment in Egypt. Egyptian Minister of International Cooperation Rania Al-Mashat said the Egyptian government pledges to implement ambitious economic and structural reforms, aiming at creating a more competitive economy. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Cairo. (XHTV)

Iran, Bahrain agree to begin talks on bilateral ties resumption

STORY: Iran, Bahrain agree to begin talks on bilateral ties resumption SHOOTING TIME: June 23, 2024 DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:33 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting STORYLINE: Iran and Bahrain have agreed to start talks on the resumption of bilateral political relations following an eight-year diplomatic freeze, the two countries announced in a joint statement. Iran's Caretaker Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani and Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani met in the Iranian capital Tehran on Sunday within the framework of the two countries' historical and brotherly relations, religious and neighborly bonds, shared history and mutual interests, according to the joint statement published on the Iranian Foreign Ministry's website early Monday. "In this meeting, the two sides agreed on the creation of the necessary mechanisms for starting bilateral talks on how to resume relations between their countries," the statement said. The mee

Hungary calls for international action to prevent escalation of Gaza crisis

STORY: Hungary calls for international action to prevent escalation of Gaza crisis SHOOTING TIME: June 17, 2024 DATELINE: June 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:24 LOCATION: Budapest CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting 2. various of the press conference STORYLINE: Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto on Monday called for the international community to prevent the Gaza crisis from escalating into an interstate war during a joint press conference with his Israeli counterpart Israel Katz. "The Middle East fundamentally determines the global security situation, and if there is a conflict or a security crisis in the Middle East, it always poses a threat to global security. The current Gaza crisis can easily become a serious global security threat," Szijjarto said, adding that if another country becomes involved in this conflict, it could easily turn into a severe war that extends beyond the next country's borders. Israel has launched a massive offensive against Gaza-ru

New Development Bank organizes int'l seminar in Egypt

STORY: New Development Bank organizes int'l seminar in Egypt SHOOTING TIME: June 11, 2024 DATELINE: June 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:52 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the seminar 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): MOSTAFA MADBOULY, Egyptian Prime Minister STORYLINE: An international seminar organized by the New Development Bank (NDB) kicked off on Tuesday in Egypt's New Administrative Capital, under the patronage of Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi. Themed "Navigating New Horizons," the two-day seminar aims to introduce the NDB's operations, enhance cooperation between the government and the private sector, and explore future collaboration opportunities among founding and new BRICS members, Egypt's Ministry of International Cooperation, a co-organizer, said in a statement. The seminar, held for the first time outside BRICS founding member states, comes after Egypt joined the NDB in March 2023, and was officially approved for membership in the BRICS group earlier this year. Whi

Conference on humanitarian response for Gaza held in Jordan

STORY: Conference on humanitarian response for Gaza held in Jordan SHOOTING TIME: June 11, 2024 DATELINE: June 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:56 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the conference 2. SOUNDBITE (English): MARTIN GRIFFITHS, UN Emergency Relief Coordinator STORYLINE: The UN chief, leaders of regional states, and top U.S. diplomat gathered Tuesday in Jordan, stressing the need to accelerate humanitarian aid delivery to the conflict-ridden Gaza Strip. At a conference titled "Call for Action: Urgent Humanitarian Response for Gaza," they appealed for intensified efforts to aid the Palestinians in Gaza. The conference, co-organized by Jordan, Egypt, and the United Nations (UN), aims to develop a collective response to the dire humanitarian situation in the enclave. In his remarks at the conference, Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi welcomed Resolution 2735 adopted Monday by the UN Security Council, which supports a comprehensive ceasefire agreement and a hostages-pr

UN Security Council adopts resolution calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

STORY: UN Security Council adopts resolution calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza SHOOTING TIME: June 10, 2024 DATELINE: June 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:57 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Security Council Chamber 2. various of delegates voting 3. various of Security Council President announcing voting result STORYLINE: The UN Security Council on Monday adopted a resolution aimed at reaching a comprehensive ceasefire deal in three phases to end the war in Gaza. Adopted by a large majority with 14 votes in favor and Russia abstaining, Resolution 2735 also urges both parties to the conflict to fully implement the terms of the proposal "without delay and without condition." According to the resolution, phase one includes an "immediate, full, and complete ceasefire with the release of hostages including women, the elderly and the wounded, the return of the remains of some hostages who have been killed, and the exchange of Palestinian prisoners." It calls for the w

Egypt's Sisi, Blinken agree to intensify efforts toward Gaza ceasefire

STORY: Egypt's Sisi, Blinken agree to intensify efforts toward Gaza ceasefire SHOOTING TIME: June 10, 2024 DATELINE: June 11, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:42 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of headquarters of the Egyptian presidency 2. various of the meeting 3. various of headquarters of the Egyptian presidency STORYLINE: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken agreed on Monday to intensify efforts to reach a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. During a meeting in the Egyptian capital Cairo, Sisi and Blinken reviewed the latest developments pertinent to joint efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza as well as a hostages-prisoners swap between Israel and Hamas, the Egyptian presidency said in a statement. The meeting also discussed Egyptian efforts to secure access to humanitarian aid for the people of Gaza. Sisi emphasized the importance of international cooperation to remove obstacles to the delivery of humanitarian aid, as well as the necessity to end the

Egypt continues airdropping aid to northern Gaza: army

STORY: Egypt continues airdropping aid to northern Gaza: army SHOOTING TIME: June 8, 2024 DATELINE: June 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of aid loaded onto the plane (Courtesy of Egyptian Armed Forces) 2. various of airdropping of humanitarian aid from Jordan to Gaza Strip (Courtesy of Egyptian Armed Forces) STORYLINE: The Egyptian Air Force, along with its counterparts from other friendly states, continued to carry out airdrops of humanitarian aid over the north of the Gaza Strip, said the Egyptian military on Saturday. The international operation to airdrop aid to Gaza continued from June 3 to June 8, aiming to ease the suffering of the people in the Palestinian enclave "in light of the obstacles and difficulties preventing sufficient entry of aid into the sector," according to a statement by the Egyptian army. Egypt joined in March a coalition of a number of Arab and Western states to airdrop relief supplies to northern Gaza. Aid delivery to G

Egypt, Azerbaijan discuss boosting bilateral relations, regional issues

STORY: Egypt, Azerbaijan discuss boosting bilateral relations, regional issues SHOOTING TIME: June 8, 2024 DATELINE: June 9, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:57 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Egyptian Presidential palace 2. various of the meeting and the signing ceremony STORYLINE: During a joint press conference with the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev on Saturday, Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi affirmed that the visit is significant, reflecting the two countries' interest in enhancing their bilateral relations in the coming period, based on their historical ties. Both sides confirmed their aspiration to continue working together to strengthen bilateral relations in various fields, discussing coordinating regional and international issues of mutual interest, as well as boosting economic and trade relations by utilizing opportunities available. A signing ceremony of agreements was held in the fields of electrical and renewable energy, economy, information and communication t

Egyptian, Palestinian leaders discuss Gaza conflict, Palestinian issue

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