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The Egyptian Foreign Ministry extended its condolences to the Indonesian government and people and affirmed Egypt’s full solidarity with Indonesia amid this tragic incident.
Tsunami waves measuring less than 1 meter were recorded in several areas before the warning was lifted about three hours after the quake.
The foreign ministers of the eight countries condemned the ongoing Israeli violations, particularly the targeting of healthcare facilities and medical infrastructure, attacks on civilian infrastructure, and the continued loss of civilian lives, including women and children.
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs, Badr Abdelatty, met on Friday with his Indonesian counterpart, Sugiono, on the sidelines of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Manila, Philippines.
The Saudis moved a step closer to automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup with a 3-2 victory over Indonesia in Jeddah as a new-look side avenged November's 2-0 defeat to move to the top of Group B of qualifying.
The two presidents also discussed the situation in the Middle East. President El-Sisi highlighted Egypt's efforts to reach a ceasefire agreement in Gaza and provide humanitarian aid.
President El-Sisi and the Indonesian president will also review regional developments and means to restore stability in the Middle East.
The Indonesian minister stressed his country's backing to the rights of the Palestinian people, outcomes of the latest Arab Summit, and Egypt's efforts aimed at stabilizing the ceasefire and continuation of negotiations.
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al Sisi, asserted on Wednesday that relations with Indonesia are stable and based on mutual respect.
Marselino Ferdinan struck twice against the Herve Renard-coached Saudis to secure his country's first win in the third phase of the continent's qualifiers, boosting their hopes of an appearance at the finals in North America.
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expats Badr Abdelatty made Thursday a phone call to his Indonesian counterpart Retno Marsudi.
Both leaders affirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation between Indonesia and Al-Azhar in promoting Islamic values of peace, tolerance, and solidarity globally.
Egyptian Ambassador to Indonesia Yasser al-Shimi met earlier this week with Vice-President Ma'ruf Amin.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry met Thursday with his Indonesian counterpart Retno Marsudi.
A number of regional and international issues of common interest were also discussed in light of the historical friendship between the two countries, Abu Zeid added.
The round of consultations comes within the framework of preparing for a joint supreme committee between the two countries to be headed by the two foreign ministers soon to enhance joint cooperation in all fields, the statement continued.
A magnitude 5.6 quake hit Cianjur region in western Java, killing more than 50 people and injuring more than 700 others, Reuters reported.
Six people including police and match organisers are facing criminal charges in Indonesia over a stampede at a soccer game at the weekend that killed at least 131 people, the country's police chief said on Thursday.
“Let us continue to work together to further deepen, strengthen and expand our friendship of cooperation in the next 75 years,” he concluded.
The Indonesian minister of finance visits the Sharm El-Sheikh Museum.