The Korea Times close
National
  • Politics
  • Foreign Affairs
  • Multicultural Community
  • Defense
  • Environment & Animals
  • Law & Crime
  • Society
  • Health & Science
Business
  • Tech
  • Bio
  • Companies
Finance
  • Companies
  • Economy
  • Markets
  • Cryptocurrency
Opinion
  • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Thoughts of the Times
  • Cartoon
  • Today in History
  • Blogs
  • Tribune Service
  • Blondie & Garfield
  • Letter to President
  • Letter to the Editor
Lifestyle
  • Travel & Food
  • Trends
  • People & Events
  • Books
  • Around Town
  • Fortune Telling
Entertainment
& Arts
  • K-pop
  • Films
  • Shows & Dramas
  • Music
  • Theater & Others
Sports
World
  • SCMP
  • Asia
Video
  • Culture
  • People
  • News
Photos
  • Photo News
  • Darkroom
  • The Korea Times
  • search
  • Site Map
  • E-paper
  • Subscribe
  • Register
  • LogIn
search close
  • The Korea Times
  • search
  • Site Map
  • E-paper
  • Subscribe
  • Register
  • LogIn
search close
National
  • Politics
  • Foreign Affairs
  • Multicultural Community
  • Defense
  • Environment & Animals
  • Law & Crime
  • Society
  • Health & Science
Tue, August 16, 2022 | 06:52
Foreign Affairs
Egypt hopes to bolster ties in celebration of national day
Posted : 2022-07-25 17:46
Updated : 2022-07-25 17:47
Print Preview
Font Size Up
Font Size Down
Egyptian Ambassador to Korea Khaled Abdel Rahman delivers a speech during the country's Revolution Day celebration at Four Seasons Hotel Seoul, Friday. Courtesy of Embassy of Egypt in Korea
Egyptian Ambassador to Korea Khaled Abdel Rahman delivers a speech during the country's Revolution Day celebration at Four Seasons Hotel Seoul, Friday. Courtesy of Embassy of Egypt in Korea

By Kwon Mee-yoo

The Embassy of Egypt in Korea celebrated the country's national day in Seoul, Friday.

Egypt commemorates Revolution Day on July 23, marking the anniversary of the Egyptian Revolution of 1952. The revolution is considered to be the start of the modern Arab Republic of Egypt, putting an end to the monarchy.

Ambassador of Egypt to Korea Khaled Abdel Rahman said Korea is Egypt's valuable partner in various fields, including trade, infrastructure and defense.

"The ties between Cairo and Seoul have witnessed an upsurge over the past years and shall continue to do so given the keenness of both capitals to work together across all fields political, economic, and cultural to promote mutual benefit and cooperation," Ambassador Abdel Rahman said during a reception at Four Seasons Hotel Seoul, Friday.

The ambassador noted that renowned Korean companies are establishing industrial facilities in Egypt, which are "shining examples of the length the partnership between Cairo and Seoul can reach."

"The upcoming period shall bear the fruition of several endeavors from the Korean side to boost trade and commerce with Cairo in a variety of fields, amongst which are the fields of robotics, information technology, aviation, tourism and green technology," he added.

The ambassador also highlighted Egypt's efforts to fight climate change, as the country will host the U.N. Climate Change Conference 2022 (COP 27) later this year.

"The Egyptian resort city of Sharm El Sheikh is set to host the upcoming COP 27 in November 2022, an opportunity that the Arab Republic of Egypt shall seize to promote international awareness on climate issues and hence is looking forward to active participation from all our partners and parties concerned with climate change and the promotion of green technologies and industries."

Kim Jang-hyun, director general for African and Middle East Affairs at Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, attended the ceremony to extend congratulations from the Korean government.

Kim recalled an Egyptian proverb, "Once you drink from the Nile, you will come back again," which an Egyptian friend shared with him when he left Egypt after working at the Korean Embassy in Cairo from 2013 to 2015.

"After seven years, I was back. Last January, I was back in Egypt to accompany the Korean president's visit to Cairo. Egypt has changed beyond recognition in seven years. Cities have been unrecognizably overhauled and Cairo is full of energy. To me, that demonstrates President (Abdel Fattah) El-Sisi's great leadership," Kim said.

"(During the visit,) we moved beyond the trade and investment-oriented cooperation and consolidated our comprehensive cooperative partnership in various future-oriented fields that contribute to the improvement of the quality of life of the people, such as the Cairo Metro, electric vehicles, desalination and renewable energy."

Kim emphasized that Korea and Egypt are good partners for the future.

"I'd like to borrow the Arab proverb, 'Al Rafik Kabl Al Tarik' ― meaning, 'Choose your friend before choosing your way.' Korea views Egypt as a companion on a long journey, and a true partner for the coming future," he said.


Emailmeeyoo@koreatimes.co.kr Article ListMore articles by this reporter
 
LG
  • Hyundai Motor Group becomes world's No. 3 automaker in sales volume
  • Thinking the unthinkable on North Korea
  • 'Missing Here' song bridges Israel, Korea
  • 'Japan is our partner': Yoon vows to improve Seoul-Tokyo ties
  • Consumers angered by luxury fashion platforms' return policies
  • Life of early 'Koryoin' featured in exhibition
  • [Analysis] Yoon faces uphill battle to regain public trust
  • Customs agency considers taxing intermediaries for brokered overseas purchases
  • Will Hyundai Motor Group reorganize Mobis for governance reform?
  • Conflict reignites over relocation of POSCO Holdings to Pohang City
  • Interactive News
  • With tough love,
  • 'Santa dogs' help rebuild burnt forests in Andong
  • 'Santa dogs' help rebuild burnt forests in Andong
  • A tale of natural wine
    • Reality shows go abroad again amid eased COVID-19 travel restrictions Reality shows go abroad again amid eased COVID-19 travel restrictions
    • Late Samsung chairman's collection highlights painter Lee Jung-seop as family man Late Samsung chairman's collection highlights painter Lee Jung-seop as family man
    • [INTERVIEW] Actor Ko Kyoung-pyo explains why he doesn't obsess over lead roles [INTERVIEW] Actor Ko Kyoung-pyo explains why he doesn't obsess over lead roles
    • Girls' Generation music video director apologizes for copying design Girls' Generation music video director apologizes for copying design
    • Star directors' new series to A-listers' small screen comeback expected in coming weeks Star directors' new series to A-listers' small screen comeback expected in coming weeks
    DARKROOM
    • Ice is melting, land is burning

      Ice is melting, land is burning

    • Tottenham 6-3 Team K League

      Tottenham 6-3 Team K League

    • Afghanistan earthquake killed more than 1,000

      Afghanistan earthquake killed more than 1,000

    • Divided America reacts to overturn of Roe vs. Wade

      Divided America reacts to overturn of Roe vs. Wade

    • Namaste: Yogis to celebrate International Yoga Day

      Namaste: Yogis to celebrate International Yoga Day

    The Korea Times
    CEO & Publisher : Oh Young-jin
    Digital News Email : webmaster@koreatimes.co.kr
    Tel : 02-724-2114
    Online newspaper registration No : 서울,아52844
    Date of registration : 2020.02.05
    Masthead : The Korea Times
    Copyright © koreatimes.co.kr. All rights reserved.
    • About Us
    • Introduction
    • History
    • Location
    • Media Kit
    • Contact Us
    • Products & Service
    • Subscribe
    • E-paper
    • Mobile Service
    • RSS Service
    • Content Sales
    • Policy
    • Privacy Statement
    • Terms of Service
    • 고충처리인
    • Youth Protection Policy
    • Code of Ethics
    • Copyright Policy
    • Family Site
    • Hankook Ilbo
    • Dongwha Group