International Cooperation

Egypt’s Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar discussed cooperation with Russia’s Dmitry Rogachev National Medical Research Center on childhood cancer treatment during a visit to Moscow. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the Healthy Life Forum in Russia, aimed to exchange expertise in treating paediatric blood disorders and cancers.

March 12, 2026 Reported by AI

The Japanese government spent about $16.5 billion on official development assistance (ODA) in 2024, according to the latest white paper on development cooperation. The paper outlines plans to spur private investment in developing countries through ODA.

Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam reaffirmed Cairo’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with Nile Basin countries and sharing technical expertise during an official visit to South Sudan. The visit included a tour of Egypt’s irrigation mission in Juba and participation in Nile Day celebrations. Sewilam emphasized the Nile Basin Initiative as a comprehensive framework for joint cooperation.

February 14, 2026 Reported by AI

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi confirmed with his British and Italian counterparts in Munich on Friday an agreement to accelerate joint development of a next-generation fighter jet, the government said. In the talks, they shared the view that security in the Indo-Pacific and Euro-Atlantic regions is inseparable.

South Korea's financial regulator plans to revise laws and boost international cooperation to combat rising money laundering activities. The Financial Services Commission aims to empower the anti-money laundering agency to freeze suspicious accounts and impose curbs on international criminal rings. It will also strengthen regulations on virtual assets.

February 03, 2026 Reported by AI

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on Tuesday between Egypt and Sweden to boost bilateral cooperation in health and medicine. The MoU was inked by Egypt's Ministry of Health and Population and Sweden's Ministry of Health and Social Affairs, focusing on exchanging expertise and advancing healthcare systems.