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Sep 11, 2024

MFO Welcomes Denmark

The MFO and the Treaty Parties, Egypt and Israel, are very honored and pleased to report that Denmark has rejoined the MFO’s family of Supporting States.

Aug 14, 2024

MFO Spotlight: Fire and Rescue Services

The MFO speaks with Chief Fire Officer Innes Southard and a member of his team regarding MFO Fire and Rescue Service operations, inspections, and training efforts to keep our personnel safe at MFO facilities in Sinai.

Jul 29, 2024

Recent visits to the MFO (April to July 2024)

Visits are a crucial element to understanding the MFO, our mission, and our role in promoting regional peace and stability. These visits result in productive dialogue with our Egyptian and Israeli colleagues, representatives of MFO Troop-Contributing and Donor States, and friends.

 

Jul 25, 2024

Japan-funded Armored Bus Welcomed into MFO Fleet

The MFO officially inducted a new armored bus, funded by the Government of Japan, into our vehicle fleet on 22 July 2024. In attendance at the ceremony held at our South Camp was the Ambassador of Japan to the Arab Republic of Egypt, His Excellency Oka Hiroshi. He was accompanied by the MFO’s Force Commander, Major General Michael Garraway, and our Director General’s Representative in Cairo, Mr. Brad Lynch.

Jul 12, 2024

Supporting States Visit - July 11, 2024

The MFO Force Commander, Major General Michael Garraway, and MFO personnel welcomed Ambassadors, Defense Attachés, and other key staff from Israel-based embassies to the MFO’s North Camp.

 

Mar 17, 2024

MFO Salutes its New Force Commander

Major General Michael Garraway of Australia assumed command of the Multinational Force and Observers in Sinai from Interim Force Commander, Major General Evan Williams of New Zealand, on 17 March 2024.

Mar 14, 2024

Recent visits to the MFO

Visits are a crucial element to understanding the MFO, our mission, and our role in promoting regional peace and stability. These visits result in productive dialogue with our Egyptian and Israeli colleagues, representatives of MFO Troop-Contributing and Donor States, and friends.

Mar 11, 2024

MFO Plenary Meeting, March 4, 2024

Representatives from twenty-one MFO Supporting States attended the plenary session of the MFO’s Annual Meeting in Rome on March 4, 2024, including delegations from Egypt, Israel, and the United States.

 

Mar 8, 2024

Thanking Our Women Peacekeepers and Celebrating IWD

The MFO thanks all its women peacekeepers, military and civilian, for their contributions to our mission and the critical role they play supporting peace and cooperation between Egypt and Israel. Our women peacekeepers excel in carrying out critical responsibilities at all levels throughout the MFO. Their work is fundamental to our success and an integral part of our achievements.

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Oct 15, 2023

Latest Visits to the MFO

Visits are a crucial element to understanding the MFO, our mission, and our role in promoting regional peace and stability. These visits result in productive dialogue with our Egyptian and Israeli colleagues, representatives of MFO Troop-Contributing and Donor States, and friends.

Recently, the MFO family had the privilege and pleasure of hosting the following guests among many others:

 

  • Military Officers from Egypt’s Nasser Military Academy for Postgraduate Studies: On September 25, 2023, approximately 70 Military Officers from seven different countries, currently attending the Nasser Military Academy for Postgraduate Studies, accompanied by Academy staff, visited South Camp for a familiarization trip.
  • Rear-Admiral Fabio Agostini: From September 13 to 15, 2023, the Deputy Chief of Staff Plan and Exercises of the Italian Command for Joint Operations, Rear-Admiral Fabio Agostini, visited South Camp to attend the Italian Coastal Patrol Unit medals and awards parade, and change of command ceremony, as the guest of honor.
  • General Luis Mauricio Ospina Gutiérrez: On August 31, 2023, the Commander of the Colombian Army, General Luis Mauricio Ospina Gutiérrez, visited both South and North Camps, to reaffirm Colombia’s commitment to the MFO mission and spend time with Colombia’s troops serving in Sinai.
  • Mr. Yoshiaki Wada: On August 22, 2023, the Japanese State Minister of Cabinet, Mr. Yoshiaki Wada, visited South Camp, to meet with the Japanese Contingent and reaffirm Japan’s commitment to the MFO mission.

 

Mr. Wada and General Ospina also visited with the MFO’s Director General in Rome as part of their travels.

 

The MFO remains grateful to all our Supporting States and welcomes visits from their representatives.