Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said on Sunday that national occasions represent a great opportunity to demonstrate love and closeness between the people of one nation, during a visit to St. Mark’s Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in Abbasiya to congratulate Pope Tawadros II on Christmas. Madbouly stated that the current year is better than previous years, noting a “tangible improvement” in most sectors. In response, Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark, praised the government’s focus on the health and education sectors, which he described as the “essential pillar” of the human development process. During the meeting, the Pope recalled a previous visit to the government headquarters in New Alamein City with a group of Egyptian youth living abroad. The visit concluded with the Prime Minister reiterating his commitment to visiting the Cathedral for the occasion, expressing his personal affection and appreciation for the Pope.

Source: Daily News Egypt January 04, 2026 17:44 UTC