Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has directed Egyptian embassies to intensify their efforts to repatriate Egyptian artifacts that were smuggled or illegally transported abroad. This directive was issued during a meeting between the Foreign Minister and officials from the Ministry’s Cultural Department, according to a statement released by the Foreign Ministry. Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Sherif Fathy, previously revealed that Egypt has successfully recovered approximately 30,000 artifacts over the past decade through legal and diplomatic channels. Egypt’s recent diplomatic push is part of a sophisticated, multi-year strategy to protect its cultural identity. Three key pillars of Egypt’s efforts:

Source: Egypt Independent December 25, 2025 15:08 UTC