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Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Mike Hammer’s Travel to Egypt, the UAE, and Ethiopia

Media Note Office of the Spokesperson July 23, 2022 Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa (SEHOA) Mike Hammer will travel to Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and Ethiopia July 24-August 1. He will provide U.S. support toward forging a diplomatic resolution to issues related to the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) that would achieve the interests of all parties and contribute to a more peaceful and prosperous region. In Addis Ababa, Ambassador Hammer will also consult with the African Union, under whose auspices GERD talks occur. In addition, while in Ethiopia, Special Envoy Hammer will have an opportunity to review progress on delivery of humanitarian assistance, and accountability for human rights violations and abuses as well as efforts to advance peace talks between the Ethiopian government and Tigrayan authorities. The United States remains committed to advancing diplomatic efforts in support of an inclusive political process towards lasting peace, security, and prosperity for all people in Ethiopia. CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za International/. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Mike Hammer’s Travel to Egypt, the UAE, and Ethiopia Submission Details Author: Africa Media from The Africa Media Hub. More Info link: Images: For a high res version of THIS image please contact The Africa Media Hub Facebook: Twitter: …


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Siemens Mobility finalizes contract for 2,000 km high-speed rail system in Egypt

Approximately 2,000 kilometers of modern, safe and integrated rail system to link 60 cities for people and goods across the country Siemens Mobility to provide 41 Velaro eight car high-speed trains, 94 Desiro high-capacity four car regional train sets and 41 Vectron freight locomotives Turnkey contract includes latest rail infrastructure technology, eight depots & yards and 15-year maintenance agreement Will create sixth largest high-speed rail system in the world To complete all aspects of the project the consortium will create up to 40,000 local jobs Siemens Mobility and its consortium partners Orascom Construction and The Arab Contractors have signed a contract with the Egyptian National Authority for Tunnels (NAT), a governmental authority under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Transport of Egypt, to create the sixth largest high-speed rail system in the world. The Siemens Mobility share of the combined contract is 8.1 billion EUR and includes the initial contract of 2.7 billion EUR for the first line signed September 1, 2021. The contract was signed by His Excellency, Lieutenant General Kamel Al Wazir, Minister of Transport Egypt, and Dr. Roland Busch, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Siemens AG, as well as Osama Bishai, CEO Orascom Construction and Sayed Farouk, President and CEO Arab Contractors. This was witnessed by His Excellency, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Egyptian President, Dr. Essam Wally, Chairman of Egypt’s National Authority for Tunnels, His Excellency, Frank Hartmann, German Ambassador, as well as Michael Peter, Siemens Mobility CEO. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz sent a video message, underlining Germany’s support for the project and its importance for German-Egyptian bilateral relations and global climate protection. The 2,000-kilometer state-of-the-art high-speed rail network will connect 60 cities throughout the country, with trains that can operate at up to 230 km/h. This means that approximately 90 …


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USAID Administrator Samantha Power’s Meeting With Egyptian Minister Of International Coopertion Dr. Rania Al-Mashat

April 25, 2022: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Rebecca Chalif:‎ Today, Administrator Samantha Power met with Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Egyptian Minister of International Cooperation, to discuss shared priorities and discuss USAID’s strategic partnership with the Government of Egypt to pursue shared development goals. The two reflected on the food security challenges posed by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and USAID’s desire to support Egypt in its efforts to employ innovative solutions to mitigate the impact of rising food prices on national budgets and vulnerable households. During the meeting, Administrator Power also shared her concerns over the continued reports of human rights abuses in Egypt, including those reported in the Department of State’s recently released 2021 Country Reports on Human Rights. Administrator Power and Minister Al-Mashat also discussed climate change as a shared priority. Administrator Power congratulated Egypt for their selection as host for the 27th United Nations Climate Change conference and noted that USAID looks forward to working closely with the Government of Egypt to host the conference, achieve country goals for adaptation and renewable energy and increase the global ambition for action on climate change. CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za International/. USAID Administrator Samantha Power’s Meeting With Egyptian Minister Of International Coopertion Dr. Rania Al-Mashat Submission Details Author: Africa Media from The Africa Regional Media Hub. More Info link: Images: For a high res version of THIS image please contact The Africa Regional Media Hub Facebook: Twitter: …


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