Egypt’s Culture Minister Ahmed Fouad Hano has delivered 13 maps, 22 documents, and 43 historical agreements to Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty following their restoration by the National Library and Archives. The handover represents the completion of the first and second phases of a restoration project for documents belonging to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates. The items, which were processed within the laboratories of the National Library and Archives (Dar Al-Kutub), date back to the Khedivial and Royal eras. The transfer took place in the presence of Osama Talaat, Chairman of the National Library and Archives. The Foreign Minister also highlighted the significance of the cultural dimension in diplomatic efforts, describing it as a fundamental pillar and an essential tool of Egyptian foreign policy.

Source: Daily News Egypt December 24, 2025 18:40 UTC