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Al-Ahram Weekly
a day ago
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Vietnam President Cuong visits Grand Egyptian Museum and Giza Pyramids - Tourism
Vietnamese President Luong Cuong, along with his accompanying delegation, visited the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) and the Giza Pyramids area as part of his official visit to Egypt. According to the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, GEM CEO Ahmed Ghoneim accompanied the Vietnamese president and his delegation through the main hall, the grand staircase, and the main galleries, offering a detailed overview of the museum's history and exceptional collections. Highlights included the treasures of the Golden Pharaoh Tutankhamun, which will be fully displayed at the museum's official opening on 1 November. On Wednesday, President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi announced that the GEM's opening day will be 1 November instead of the original date scheduled for 3 July. The government postponed the event on 21 June due to the outbreak of war between Israel and Iran. The GEM launched a soft opening in November 2023 and a trial run in October 2024, unfurling its gardens and cafes, the hanging obelisk, the atrium, the grand staircase, and the main galleries, including 12 exhibition halls, to the public. During the tour, President Cuong gifted the museum a bronze replica of the Vietnamese Ngoc Lu Drum, a significant cultural symbol of Vietnam. For his part, Ghoneim expressed his appreciation for that gesture. The Vietnamese president also praised the museum's architectural design and archaeological treasures, according to the statement. The delegation then toured the Giza Pyramids, starting with the Great Pyramid of King Khufu — the only remaining wonder of the ancient world. They also proceeded to the Great Sphinx, learned about its history and the Dream Stele, and took commemorative photographs. The visit concluded at the panorama area with views of King Khafre, King Menkaure, and the queens' pyramids. Situated near the newly inaugurated Sphinx International Airport and overlooking the iconic Pyramids of Giza, the GEM is set to become the largest museum worldwide dedicated to a single civilization — ancient Egypt. The museum spans an impressive 500,000 square metres, twice the area of the Louvre Museum and two and a half times the area of the British Museum. It houses monuments from ancient Egypt, spanning from prehistory to the early Roman period. Among the items to be displayed are King Tutankhamun's unique treasures, some of which will see the light for the first time. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
See - Sada Elbalad
a day ago
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- See - Sada Elbalad
Vietnamese President Visits the Grand Egyptian Museum and Giza Pyramids
Ali abo deshish As part of his official visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt, H.E. Mr. Luong Cuong, President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, along with his accompanying delegation, visited the Grand Egyptian Museum and the Giza Pyramids area. At the Grand Egyptian Museum, they were welcomed by Dr. Ahmed Ghoneim, Chief Executive Officer of the Museum, who accompanied them on a tour that included the Main Hall, the Grand Staircase, and the main galleries. The delegation received a detailed briefing on the museum's history and its exceptional collections, most notably the treasures of the Golden King Tutankhamun, which will be displayed in their entirety at the museum's official opening on November 1. President Luong Cuong expressed his admiration for the museum's architectural design and its remarkable archaeological treasures. On this occasion, he presented the museum with a replica of the Vietnamese 'Ngoc Lu' bronze drum, an important cultural symbol of Vietnam. Dr. Ghoneim expressed his deep appreciation for this valuable gift. The visit also included a tour of the Giza Pyramids area, beginning with the Great Pyramid of King Khufu — the only surviving wonder of the ancient Seven Wonders of the World — where they were received by Mr. Ashraf Mohie El-Din, Director General of Giza Antiquities. He provided an in-depth explanation of the history of the pyramids, as well as the construction, carving, and transportation techniques used by the ancient Egyptians. The tour continued with a visit to the Great Sphinx, where the delegation learned about its history and the Dream Stela, before taking commemorative photographs. The visit concluded at the Panorama area, offering sweeping views of the pyramids of Kings Khafre and Menkaure, along with the queens' pyramids. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha Videos & Features Story behind Trending Jessica Radcliffe Death Video News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Business Egyptian Pound Undervalued by 30%, Says Goldman Sachs Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle Arts & Culture Lebanese Media: Fayrouz Collapses after Death of Ziad Rahbani
Zawya
6 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Egypt, Vietnam sign deal to enhance economic development
Egypt and Vietnam signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in economic development, witnessed by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and his Vietnamese counterpart, Luong Cuong, during a summit in Cairo. The MoU was signed by Egypt's Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, Rania Al-Mashat, and Vietnam's Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade, Phan Thi Thang. The agreement aims to deepen economic relations in areas including the digital economy, climate change, sustainable development, renewable energy, and the localisation of industry, with active participation from the private sector, Al-Mashat said in a statement. The MoU includes working on policy dialogue, knowledge exchange, capacity building, and sharing successful practices within the framework of South-South economic cooperation. Al-Mashat emphasized the importance of the Joint Committee between Egypt and Vietnam as a key mechanism for promoting economic development. The committee has held five sessions to date, serving as a platform for dialogue between the governments and business communities of both sides. 'The signed MoU opens new avenues, in light of the comprehensive partnership between the two countries, to enhance and deepen bilateral economic and trade relations,' she said. During the visit, Al-Mashat also held a meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam to discuss mechanisms for implementing the outcomes of the presidential summit and preparations for the 6th session of the Joint Committee. Egyptian-Vietnamese relations date back to the 1960s, and a joint ministerial committee was formed in 1997. In 2017, President Sisi made the first-ever visit by an Egyptian president to Vietnam, during which several joint cooperation documents were signed. © 2025 Daily News Egypt. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
The Star
7 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Vietnam and Egypt strengthen economic ties, eye bilateral FTA
A working meeting between Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade and Egypt's Investment and Foreign Trade Ministry. — VNA/VNS HANOI: A working delegation from Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade, led by Deputy Minister Phan Thị Thang, held a meeting on Aug 4 with leaders of Egypt's Investment and Foreign Trade Ministry. The meeting took place as part of President Luong Cuong's state visit to Egypt from Aug 3 to 6. At the meeting, Thang expressed appreciation for the close cooperation extended by the Egyptian ministry to its Vietnamese counterpart in recent years. She also highlighted the marked progress in bilateral ties and reaffirmed Vietnam's high regard for Egypt's important role in North Africa and across the African continent. Egypt is currently Vietnam's largest trade partner in North Africa, with bilateral trade reaching over US$472 million in 2024. The official noted that the trade structure between the two countries is complementary rather than competitive, offering substantial potential to expand cooperation, especially in the fields of industry, agriculture, investment, and logistics. She emphasised the need for both ministries to work more closely to advance economic and trade relations in line with the overall partnership between the two nations. Both sides agreed to step up coordination in organising trade and investment promotion activities to expand scale and move toward a more balanced bilateral trade relationship. On this occasion, the Egyptian side announced the plan to send a business delegation to Vietnam in 2025 and proposed joint efforts to organise promotion events. Egyptian Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El Khatib praised the long-standing friendship between the two countries, and commended Vietnam's strong economic growth in recent years. He highlighted Egypt's geographic advantages and its wide network of economic agreements with the European Union and African nations, as well as the country's potential in logistics, renewable energy, oil and gas, and industries such as textiles, fertilisers, and chemicals. During the meeting, both sides agreed to establish a joint working group to study the feasibility of a Vietnam–Egypt Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The group will assess the potential benefits such an agreement could bring to both countries, helping promote balanced growth in trade and investment. Additionally, the two sides consented to coordinate in organising the third session of the Vietnam–Egypt subcommittee on trade and industry cooperation in Vietnam, tentatively scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2025. The session will focus on detailed cooperation in trade and industrial development. According to statistics, trade between Vietnam and Egypt reached $472.6 million in 2024, up 9.4 per cent from the previous year. In the first half of 2025 alone, trade totalled $266.9 million, an increase of 8 per cent year-on-year, all of which was made up of Vietnam's exports to Egypt. Vietnam's key exports to Egypt include coffee, mobile phones and components, vehicles and parts, electronics, seafood, pepper, machinery and equipment, fruits and vegetables, cashew nuts, textile fibers, garments, and base metals. — Vietnam News/ANN
Middle East
05-08-2025
- Politics
- Middle East
OPEN// President Sisi receives Vietnamese president at Ittihadiya Palace
CAIRO, Aug 5 (MENA) - President Abdel Fattah El Sisi will receive Vietnamese President Luong Cuong on Tuesday at Al Ittihadiya Palace for talks on boosting relations and consultations on regional and international issues of shared interest, according to Presidential Spokesman Mohamed el Shennawy. (MENA) A A E/
