Both sides also reviewed existing measures undertaken to manage the multi-dimensional humanitarian, security, & political impacts arising from the conflict, underscoring the importance of continued coordination & responsiveness in addressing urgent needs on the ground.
H.E. Amb. Amr Hamza, Assistant Foreign Minister for Asian Affairs, MFAICEE gave a briefing to HOMs in Cairo recently mainly updating on the regional situation & its impact as well as measures undertaken to deescalate or mitigate the crises
I extend my sincere New Year wishes, hoping it brings good health and continued success, with many positive returns for the strong relations between our two countries.
Concluding 2025 with a cordial and constructive meeting with the Governor of Cairo, H.E. Dr. Ibrahim Saber, members of the Governorate committee, and the Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Amr Hamzah.
Additionally, MARA circulated its brochure outlining the range of training courses offered, aimed at promoting upskilling and reskilling initiatives to meet current and future industry demands.
Engagement session with Ms Hanan Elrihany, Chief Executive Officer of El Sewedy Technical Academy, together with Dr. Wan Mukhtar Wan Muda, Education Attache (MARA) based in Alexandria, to explore potential collaboration in the area of technical and skills-based education.
The engagement reflects mission ongoing commitment to strengthening international collaboration and expanding access to high-quality training programmes that support workforce readiness and national development goals.
Engaged with several Malaysian companies, primarily from the palm-oil sector, that participated in Food Africa under the MPOC pavilion. The companies expressed strong enthusiasm, noting the positive feedback and encouraging responses received from visitors to their booths.
Asian Ambassadors in Cairo had productive exchanges of views on regional issues, particularly on Gaza, with His Excellency Mohamed El-Orabi, former Foreign Minister of Egypt and Chairman of the Egyptian Council for Foreign Affairs whose diplomatic career spanning over 50 years.
On 8 October 2025, the Embassy of Malaysia in Cairo hosted a reception to commemorate the 68th National Day of Malaysia, Malaysia Day and Armed Forces Day.
The event was graced by Dr. Sherif Farouk, Minister of Supply, as the Representative of the Government of Egypt.
Guests were treated to a taste of Malaysia with a selection of authentic Malaysian delicacies such as satay & rendang with pulut kuning, specially prepared to tantalise the taste buds.
The celebration was attended by Egyptian officials, members of the diplomatic corps, corporate representatives, the business community, and friends of Malaysia, reflecting the strong and enduring ties between Malaysia and Egypt.