On 23 July every year, the Arab Republic of Egypt proudly commemorates its National Day: The
1952 Revolution and its principles enabled Egypt to assume its righteous role as an active player
internationally, and advocate of peace, political and economic independence, and international
justice across the world. Putting those noble principles into action has brought Egypt closer to its
counterparts in the Global South who shared the same challenges, vision, and aspirations, allowing
to build and foster ties with friendly nations including Sri Lanka. It gives me a great honor on this
auspicious occasion to extend my sincere greetings and best wishes to the friendly people of the
Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and congratulate the government and the people of Sri
Lanka, for expeditiously overcoming last year’s crisis challenges.
This year, Egypt celebrates the 71st anniversary of its Revolution, and 66 years of diplomatic relations with Sri Lanka, being the first African and Arab country to take this in 1957 For six and a half decades, both
countries played pivotal roles in launching and leading the Non-Aligned Movement and various South-South cooperation schemes. They have worked closely in all international fora to disseminate peace, stability, and international justice, and will continue to do so.
