Egypt invites Lebanese President to attend Grand Egyptian Museum inauguration
CAIRO – 26 May 2025: Egypt's Ambassador to Lebanon, Alaa Moussa, delivered formal invitations from President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam to attend the inauguration of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), scheduled for July 3.
Ambassador Moussa met with President Aoun on Monday, May 26, stressing the significance Egypt places on this historic cultural event. He highlighted the Grand Egyptian Museum as one of the largest cultural institutions in the world, showcasing a vast collection of unique artifacts that reflect the richness and depth of Egyptian civilization.
During the meeting, both sides reaffirmed the strong and longstanding ties between Egypt and Lebanon, underscored by President Aoun's recent visit to Cairo and his meeting with President Sisi. They also discussed ways to deepen bilateral cooperation and addressed recent developments in Lebanon and the wider region. Ambassador Moussa reiterated Egypt's steadfast support for Lebanon.
Later, the Egyptian ambassador also met with Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. Their discussions focused on preparations for the upcoming session of the Egyptian-Lebanese Joint Higher Committee, set to convene later this year. They emphasized the importance of maximizing the outcomes of the committee's work to further enhance cooperation between the two brotherly nations.
Ambassador Moussa also delivered President Sisi's official invitation to Prime Minister Salam to attend the GEM opening ceremony.
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