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Egyptian-Swiss Symposium on Mummy Studies: 30 Years of Scientific and Academic Collaboration
16.02.2025
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Egypt
Cairo, Egypt* - In celebration of three decades of collaboration between the Swiss Mummy Project (SMP) and Egyptian partners, the Embassy of Switzerland in Egypt together with the University of Zurich organised a Symposium on Mummy Studies at the Egyptian Museum in Downtown Cairo.
THE RETURN TO THE DAY Drawings and travel notebooks on Egypt by the Swiss-Italian artist SIGHANDA
13.10.2024
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Egypt
Cairo, Egypt* - From 20 October 2024 to 30 November 2024, the Embassy of Switzerland in Egypt in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute in Cairo, will host a solo exhibition by the Swiss-Italian artist Sighanda, as part of “Settimana della Lingua Italiana nel Mondo” (Italian Language Week in the World) from 14 to 2o October. The exhibition also comes within the context of the series of activities organized by the Embassy in celebration of the 90th anniversary of the Friendship Treaty between Switzerland and Egypt. On 13 November, the exhibition will be relocated to the Don Bosco Salesian Institute in Cairo.
Egypt and Switzerland mark 90-years anniversary of Friendship Treaty
09.06.2024
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Egypt
Cairo, Egypt* – In front of the Pyramids of Giza, under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities represented by the Egyptian Tourism Authority, the Embassy of Switzerland in Egypt organized a reception on the occasion of the 90th anniversary of the Treaty of Friendship between Egypt and Switzerland, in the presence of Ambassador Yvonne Baumann, Ambassador of Switzerland to Egypt, and Mr. Amr El Kady, CEO of the Egyptian Tourism Authority, during which they revealed a giant fresco of 900 square meters created by the Swiss-based artist Saype that symbolizes the friendship between the two people.
Switzerland’s contribution to the humanitarian response in Gaza
14.01.2024
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Egypt
Cairo, Egypt – In response to the dramatic humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, Switzerland has allocated an additional CHF 90 million (close to USD 102 million) in humanitarian aid: CHF 81 million is earmarked for the Occupied Palestinian Territory and CHF 9 million for the region, including Egypt.
President of the Swiss Confederation opens SwissCham Pavillion and "swisstech" exhibition at COP27
10.11.2022
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Egypt
Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt – On 7 November, the President of the Swiss Confederation, Ignazio Cassis, opened the SwissCham Pavilion and the "swisstech" exhibition on the Swiss cleantech sector at COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh. He was accompanied by two members of the Swiss parliament, National Councillor Marco Romano and National Councillor Maja Riniker. The inauguration took place in the presence of representatives of the United Nations and the Egyptian government, members of SwissCham Egypt and its Board of Directors, as well as representatives from Swiss companies.
Switzerland at the 27th UN Climate Change Conference (COP27)
07.11.2022
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Egypt
Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt – The President of the Swiss Confederation, Ignazio Cassis and Federal Councillor Simonetta Sommaruga, Minister for Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications will represent Switzerland at the 27th UN Climate Change Conference (COP27). They will be accompanied by a delegation of Swiss members of parliament, government officials and NGOs.
Ambassador of Switzerland hosts reception in celebration of textile machinery export transaction between Switzerland and Egypt
13.10.2022
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Egypt
Cairo Egypt – The Ambassador of Switzerland to Egypt, H.E. Yvonne Baumann, hosted a reception on Wednesday 12 October, to celebrate the implementation of a landmark export transaction between Switzerland and Egypt.
Swiss Run for a Cause - #CHvsCovid19
30.11.2020
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Egypt
Cairo, Egypt – In collaboration with Cairo Runners, the Embassy of Switzerland in Egypt sponsored a virtual run that took place between 20 and 27 November, 2020. The aim of the run was to raise awareness about the current global hardships and contribute to the indispensable efforts exerted by NGOs and CSOs in mitigating the impact of the Covid19 pandemic in Egypt. Sport is considered a great vehicle for human and positive values, such as solidarity, social inclusion, a healthy lifestyle, especially in times where healthcare is of paramount importance.
Switzerland extends project to boost Egypt’s e-waste recycling industry
10.03.2020
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Egypt
Cairo, Egypt - Switzerland and the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology have agreed to extend the Sustainable Recycling Industries (SRI) project in Egypt, originally launched in 2016 and completed in 2018, through an additional grant contribution of 1.2 million CHF for the period 2020-2023.
Switzerland’s Minister of Economic Affairs, Education and Research leading a large delegation to Cairo from 2-5 February 2020
02.02.2020
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Egypt
CAIRO, Egypt – Swiss Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin, head of Switzerland’s Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research, will conduct an economic mission to Cairo from 2-5 February. He will be accompanied by a large Swiss delegation, composed of Members of Parliament, government officials and numerous business leaders.
Speech by Ambassador Paul Garnier at the Swiss National Day Celebration on 9 October 2019 in Cairo
09.10.2019
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Egypt
Switzerland’s Head of Economic Cooperation and Development at the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) to visit Cairo from 7-11 October
07.10.2019
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Local news
Egypt
CAIRO, Egypt – To celebrate 40 years of Swiss-Egyptian development cooperation, Ambassador Raymund Furrer, Head of Economic Cooperation and Development at the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), will visit Cairo from 7-11 October to meet with Egyptian officials, visit the sites of Swiss development projects in Egypt, and discuss continued cooperation in the future.
