The Embassy of Egypt in Greece celebrated its national day at its newly renovated historic building in Athens, symbolizing the enduring friendship and evolving partnership between the two ancient civilizations in the Eastern Mediterranean, Egypt and Greece.

During the celebration event, which has been attended by Deputy Foreign Minister Fragogiannis, Ambassadors accredited to the Hellenic Republic, the Egyptian Community and prominent figures of the Greek Community, Ambassador Omar Amer Youssef delivered a speech highlighting the exceptional relationship between Egypt and Greece. He remarked, "Our bilateral relations have significantly developed over recent years, marked by robust economic cooperation, strategic partnerships, and vibrant cultural exchanges. He added that our ties have been and continue to be, a testament to the strength and resilience of people to people relationship.This relationship is not just about our shared past or the present; it is about our shared vision for the future."

Ambassador Youssef emphasised that both nations have worked closely to enhance mutual interests, from energy and trade to regional security and environmental sustainability.He also highlighted the importance of continued collaboration, aiming for a prosperous and stable Mediterranean region.

He added that last March, President El Sisi and Prime Minister Mitsotakis signed a political declaration to establish High Level Council of Cooperation, a remarkable achievement that will pave the way to deepen the mutual cooperation between the two countries in various domains, based on international law, mutual trust and respect, with the aim of promoting regional peace, stability and prosperity as a common goals and shared by two key partners.

Finally, he reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to the deep-rooted and progressive relationship between the two states and expressed his sincere gratitude to the government and people of Greece for their full support and cooperation.