Wednesday, 27 May 2026
Ministers celebrate restoration of Egypt’s diplomatic, cultural records
a significant step towards preserving Egypt’s rich cultural and diplomatic heritage, Dr. Badr Abdel Aaty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Egyptian Expatriates, together with Dr. Ahmed Fouad Henno, Minister of Culture, visited the National Library and Archives of Egypt (Dar al-Kutub wa al-Watha’iq al-Qawmiyya). The tour was joined by Dr. Osama Talaat, Chairman of the Board of the National Library and Archives, and included inspections of the document reading rooms, digitization center, and restoration laboratories.
During the visit, the ministers commended the outstanding efforts of the National Library and Archives in the restoration and preservation of invaluable historical documents and records. Dr. Abdel Aaty highlighted the central role the institution plays in safeguarding Egypt’s national heritage and institutional memory, underlining its crucial importance in protecting Egypt’s official records for future generations.
A special ceremony took place, where Dr. Abdel Aaty received a collection of foreign ministry documents—including 13 historic maps, 22 documents, and 43 treaties dating back to Egypt’s monarchy era—that had been expertly restored by the institution’s laboratories. This transfer marks a new chapter of collaboration between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the National Library and Archives in document restoration and digitization, paving the way for these materials to be displayed at the upcoming Foreign Ministry Museum.
Minister Abdel Aaty emphasized the ongoing partnership in various initiatives to restore and digitize historically valuable treaties, documents, and maps. He also praised the collaboration between the foreign affairs and culture ministries, highlighting the growing importance of cultural heritage in diplomatic work and underlining its vital place in Egypt’s foreign policy toolkit.
This visit and the ongoing cooperation reflect Egypt’s steadfast commitment to preserving its historical legacy for both national pride and the world’s benefit, fostering greater understanding of Egypt’s rich narrative across generations and borders.