On October 20 the presentation of eminent intellectual, Egyptian-Armenian public figure Berdj Terzian on the establishment of the Armenian Embassy in Egypt took place in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia.

The book is devoted to the origins of the twenty years old Armenian-Egyptian relations, in particular the establishment of the Armenian Embassy to Egypt and its further activities.

At the presentation Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian had an address.
In his address the Minister mentioned that being Honorary Chairman of AGBU Cairo Chapter for a long time, Berdj Terzian was not only the witness of the establishment of the Armenian Embassy, but also brought his efficient contribution to the establishment of the Embassy and its further activities. And in this respect Edward Nalbandian expressed words of gratitude to the author of the book.

The Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs stressed as well that the Armenian and Egyptian peoples have centuries-old and close relations and are connected with a traditional friendship and sympathy tested by history.

“It has been already twenty year since the establishment of the relations between Armenia and Egypt and the mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countries has recorded a considerable progress, including political, economic, scientific, cultural spheres, as well as a number of other spheres of activities.
Surely, the Armenian Embassy to Egypt has had and continues to have its important contribution to those achievements, next to which the Armenian community in Egypt has always been,” said the Minister.

“When I got the book and read it, once again I remembered and relived the twenty year old events.

Twenty years later, it seems to be natural to have the most beautiful and presentable embassy in Cairo, which is one of the best embassies among foreign embassies functioning in Egypt. But few are aware of the difficulties and efforts due to which it became a reality,” said the Foreign Minister.

“This book is tribute to the representatives of the Armenian community in Egypt, who have been always next to the Embassy, bringing their contribution to the activities of the Embassy. All community structures and all Armenians in Egypt gathered and provided their unanimous support to the establishment of the Armenian Embassy to Cairo.

On that occasion I have had many opportunities to express my gratitude to the unique Armenian community in Egypt, with whom I am tied with the warmest memories.

And today, taking the opportunity of the presence of Mr. and Mrs. Terzian, great benefactor Vard Alexanian and his wife, I would like to extend my gratitude to all our compatriots living in Egypt,” noted Minister Nalbandian summarizing his address.