Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi spoke over the phone with President of the Republic of Iraq, Abdul Latif Rashid. The two leaders exchanged greetings on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, praying to Allah the Almighty to bring it back to the two countries and the Arab and Islamic nations with security, stability and prosperity, and to grant the brotherly peoples of Egypt and Iraq lasting security, prosperity and progress.

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

Norway will open an embassy in Dakar in the autumn of 2024. The mission will also be responsible for several other countries in West Africa.

This is the first time Norway has established an embassy in Senegal. In addition to Senegal the new Embassy will be responsible for Norway’s diplomatic relations with Burkina Faso, Mali, Mauritania, Niger and Chad, where Norway does not have any foreign service missions.

‘I am pleased we will now have dedicated diplomats in Senegal. They will work to strengthen our partnership with Senegal and promote stability and development in the region,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.   

‘Norway has a long history of supporting economic development in African countries, as well as promoting conflict resolution, democracy and human rights. Norway is also a steadfast supporter of the United Nations and the African Union. Norway and Senegal are in a good position to increase our cooperation, and the Embassy in Dakar will enable Norway to be an even better partner,’ said Mr Eide.

‘This is a good time to take this important step to strengthen Norway’s cooperation with Senegal. Senegal has been one of our key multilateral partners in the effort to combat the impacts of climate change, as well as on issues relating to food sovereignty, democracy and human rights,’ said Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim.    

Norway provides a large amount of development assistance to the Sahel countries. In 2022 Norway allocated NOK 569 million (approx. USD 54 million) to partners in Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger and Senegal, primarily to promote conflict resolution, humanitarian efforts and education.

‘In addition to broadening our partnership with Senegal we want to ensure we have the best possible analyses of what is happening on the ground in the region. This is a region with significant needs, where humanitarian crises are unfolding without widespread global attention. Norway is working to save lives, enhance food security and promote sustainable development in the region by providing both humanitarian relief and long-term development assistance,’ said Ms Tvinnereim.

Norway currently has 95 missions abroad.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of The Government of Norway.

The Indonesian Ambassador to Sudan, Sunarko and the Indonesian Embassy’s working team on Wednesday (10/4) carried out Eid al-Fitr 1445 H prayers at the Al-Noor Mosque, Port Sudan City.

Even though the national situation in Sudan has not fully recovered due to the conflict that has been going on for a year, this has not reduced the interest and enthusiasm of the people in Port Sudan City and other cities to welcome and celebrate Victory Day in a meaningful way.

Hopefully the momentum of Eid al-Fitr 1445 H will be the right time for all of us and the people of Sudan to further strengthen ties and friendship.

Happy Eid Al-Fitr 1445 Hijriyah, Sorry to be born and inner heart.

Taqoballahu Minna Wa Minkum, Taqoballahu Ya Kariim

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

Iran’s newly-designated ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo Amir Hosseini met with the Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian on the eve of the departure to his diplomatic mission on Tuesday.

Hosseini gave a report on his mission, the upcoming plans for the further promotion and enhancement of ties and shed light on the cooperation between the two countries.

During the meeting, Amirabdollahian underlined the administration of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’ strong determination to expand its comprehensive ties and cooperation with the African continent.

He also stressed on stepping up the Islamic Republic of Iran’s relations with the Democratic Republic of the Congo in various political and economic fields.

Meanwhile, the Iranian foreign minister highlighted the importance of following up on implementing deals and development plans for the promotion and elevation of bilateral ties, including holding the joint economic commission of the two countries and forming a parliamentary friendship group.

Hosseini has previously served as Iran’s consul general in Jalalabad, Afghanistan, and on missions in Kiev, Tashkent and Paris.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Islamic Republic of Iran.