Baku hosts official reception marking Egypt’s National Day
Baku, July 23, AZERTAC
On July 23, an official reception, marking the 73th anniversary of the National Day of Egypt- Revolution Day, was held in Baku.
Addressing the event, Doaa Abdelazeim Ahmed Shehata Egypt's Chargé d'Affaires in Azerbaijan, highlighted the recent dynamic development of the Azerbaijan-Egypt relations, adding that reciprocal visits and bilateral meetings between the heads of state contributed significantly to the enhancement of bilateral ties.
He also underscored the successful bilateral collaboration in regional and international platforms, namely the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). He expressed his confidence for Azerbaijan’s successful hosting of the upcoming 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), reaffirming Egypt’s readiness to assist Azerbaijan on this track.
In his remarks, Rashad Nabiyev, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Digital Development and Transport, emphasized that this year marks the 33rd anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. He also highlighted the significant growth in trade turnover in the first half of 2025, comparing to the same period last year.
The event also featured the screening of a video highlighting Egypt’s history, culture, modern development and tourism potential.