It is with deep grief and sorrow that the Arab Republic of Egypt mourns the death of the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ebrahim Raisi, Iran’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Hossein Amir Abdollahian and their escorts on Sunday, May 19,2024 in a tragic crash.

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, extends his sincere condolences to the people of Iran, asking Allah the Almighty to envelop President Raisi and the deceased with his mercy and grant solace and comfort to their families. The President expressed the solidarity of the Arab Republic of Egypt with the leadership and people of Iran during this tragic time.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt.

On Saturday, May 18, 2024, the Embassy of Indonesia participated in the annual bazaar organized by the Association of Diplomatic Spouses (ADS) at the School of Tourism and Hospitality campus of Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST). The event featured 28 diplomatic missions, along with local companies from the hospitality and automotive sectors.

The festive event was attended by over 700 people from the diplomatic community and local residents. The opening ceremony was marked by a ribbon-cutting by the Executive Director of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Namibia, the Vice-Chancellor of NUST, and the President of ADS. A flag parade by all participating diplomatic missions added to the festive atmosphere of the bazaar’s opening.

At the bazaar, the Embassy of Indonesia, supported by the Dharma Wanita Persatuan KBRI Windhoek (Ladies Association of the Embassy of Indonesia), showcased a variety of Indonesian culinary delights such as nasi goreng, sate ayam, dadar gulung, and various snacks like lumpia, risoles, tahu isi, and dadar gulung. These delicious dishes attracted much attention from the visitors. In addition to promoting Indonesian cuisine, the Embassy also presented Indonesian culture performances of the Ratoh Jaroe dance by the local dance group Ombetja Yehinga Organization (OYO), and the Poco-Poco and Gemufamire dances by OYO dancers and students from the University of Namibia (UNAM). These cultural promotions received a very positive response from the visitors.

Besides introducing Indonesian cuisine and culture, the Embassy also took the opportunity to conduct a survey on Indonesia. To attract participants, each survey respondent received a gift of Indonesian snacks or unique Indonesian souvenirs.

This bazaar provided a golden opportunity for the Embassy to build awareness about Indonesia and study opportunities in Indonesia among students and academics, as well as to strengthen networks with partners and the Namibian community.

The Embassy of Indonesia is committed to continually promoting the rich culinary and cultural heritage of Indonesia in Namibia. Cultural diplomacy is key to strengthening international relations and introducing Indonesia to the world.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Windhoek, Republic of Namibia.

The leaders of Egypt, Australia, Spain, and Croatia sent messages of congratulations in connection with the 33rd Independence Day anniversary of Eritrea.

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Governor-General David Hurley of the Commonwealth of Australia, King Felipe VI of Spain, and President Zoran Milanović of the Republic of Croatia extended wishes for good health to President Isaias Afwerki and for peace and prosperity to the people of Eritrea.

In his message, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi reaffirmed the willingness and readiness to develop and enhance the historic relationship between Egypt and Eritrea in all aspects, aiming to benefit the peoples of both nations.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Information, Eritrea.

Taking advantage of the National Awakening Day, the Indonesian Embassy on Sunday (19/5) held meetings with student groups and university alumni in Sudan.

This time the gathering event was held in a hybrid manner using the Zoom Meeting platform and was attended by no less than 100 participants.

Indonesian Ambassador Sunarko was present to have a warm dialogue with students from various regions and Sudanese alumni, and conveyed the latest developments in the higher education administration process which was of primary interest to students, especially regarding the issuance of diplomas, implementation of exams, and teaching and learning activities. Ambassador Sunarko is proud to see the enthusiasm of the students who are now in Indonesia after the evacuation and continue to struggle to complete their education online from Indonesia, despite the limitations that exist in Sudan due to the impact of the war.

Representatives of Indonesian students and alumni expressed their appreciation and gratitude for the attention given by the Indonesian Ambassador and the Indonesian Embassy work team to the continuity of the student education process. One of the student representatives also expressed support for the Indonesian Embassy’s efforts to maintain coordination and friendship, as well as maintaining the cohesiveness of student groups.

Ambassador Sunarko hopes that all students can complete their education smoothly. The Indonesian Embassy is committed to providing assistance and facilities to students in accordance with applicable regulations. At the end of the activity, Ambassador Sunarko also advised Indonesian students and alumni to maintain the spirit of work and foster an entrepreneurial spirit as a form of contribution to Indonesia’s development.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Khartoum, Sudan.