Egypt celebrates anniversary of raising national flag over Taba after pivotal diplomatic battle
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CAIRO – 20 March 2025: On 19 March, 2025, Egypt celebrated the anniversary of raising the Egyptian flag over Taba, a territory regained through a diplomatic struggle that lasted fourteen months, the foreign ministry says.
This effort culminated in the historic ruling in Geneva by an international arbitration panel on September 29, 1988, which affirmed Egypt's sovereignty over Taba.
Roughly six months after the ruling and following Egyptian diplomatic efforts to compel Israel to comply, the last Israeli soldier withdrew from Taba on March 15, 1989.
This was followed by the raising of the Egyptian flag on that cherished land on March 19, 1989, marking Egypt's victory in the battle to reclaim its territory, a triumph supported by all state institutions and agencies.
The foreign ministry stated that 'this strenuous diplomatic battle showcased the resilience and expertise of the Egyptian negotiator, drawing from the principles of Egyptian diplomacy, which is unwavering in safeguarding the nation's security and dedicated to defending its supreme interests, both in peace and war.'
Addressing the Egyptian people and President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on this occasion, the foreign ministry reaffirmed its commitment to continue defending and expressing the greatness and dignity of this nation and the authenticity and nobility of its generous people.
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