Ahmed Kamel – Egypt Daily News
The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs officially celebrated its two-hundredth anniversary during a major national ceremony hosted on Thursday. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly attended the historic event to commemorate two centuries since the original establishment of the nation’s first foreign relations body in 1826.
The landmark bicentennial gathering brought together current state ministers, former prime ministers, and various foreign ambassadors accredited inside Cairo. The celebration highlighted the foundational legacy established by Mohamed Ali, who is widely recognized as the founder of modern Egypt.
Elite National Leaders Praise Two Centuries of Diplomatic Service
Prime Minister Madbouly delivered a comprehensive keynote address praising the historical role of the ministry in advancing sovereign national interests. He explicitly reaffirmed the government’s continued commitment to enhancing the institutional capabilities of the modern diplomatic corps.
President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi also published an official statement extending his heartfelt greetings to the men and women representing the state globally. The president noted that successive generations of personnel have worked with unwavering dedication to safeguard national security across the globe.
New Historical Museum Preserves Rare Treaties and Correspondence
The bicentennial celebration featured the formal inauguration of the brand new Egyptian Diplomacy Museum to permanently preserve the nation’s international legacy. The specialized facility houses a unique collection of original diplomatic correspondence, rare historical documents, and foundational international treaties. [1]
This new cultural institution serves to document the key milestones of Egyptian foreign relations for future generations of young attaches. Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty described the inauguration as a major milestone that showcases a long and proud heritage of global engagement.
Special Tributes Honor Sacrifices of Fallen Overseas Personnel
The state leadership utilized the national platform to formally honor the families of diplomats who lost their lives while carrying out official assignments abroad. Minister Abdelatty expressed deep gratitude for a recent presidential directive to include fallen ministry personnel within national martyr benefit funds.
This commemorative event successfully balanced reverence for past achievements with a modern strategy of maintaining openness to the international community. The ministry concludes its bicentennial year focused heavily on strengthening its regional standing while adhering firmly to its authentic core values.
