Egypt’s PM, Lebanese counterpart to sign cooperative memoranda of understanding on Sunday

CAIRO – 1 November 2025: Egyptian Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly and Lebanese Prime Minister Dr. Nawaf Salam are scheduled to hold bilateral talks tomorrow, followed by the tenth session of the Egyptian-Lebanese Joint Higher Committee, which the two prime ministers will co-chair.

During the meetings, the two sides will discuss and review a number of issues of mutual interest, and several memoranda of understanding and cooperation protocols are expected to be signed across various sectors, as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the coming period.

Earlier today, Prime Minister Madbouly received his Lebanese counterpart, Dr. Nawaf Salam, upon his arrival at Cairo International Airport at the head of a high-level official delegation to participate in the committee’s meetings.

An official welcoming ceremony was held at the airport, featuring the playing of the national anthems of Egypt and Lebanon, followed by a review of the guard of honor. Nawaf and his delegation will also participate in the official opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM).

Today, the eyes of the world turn to Egypt on a momentous historical occasion worthy of the grandeur of its Pharaonic civilization, as the world now witnesses the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum, a monumental edifice that embodies the continuity of an enduring civilization, bridging the past, present, and future.

This global event is graced by high-level delegations, heads of state and government, and distinguished cultural figures from across the world.

The Grand Egyptian Museum, spanning 117 acres, stands as the world’s largest archaeological museum and a living link between Egypt’s ancient legacy and its modern identity. Its vast structure, crowned by a 600-meter-wide façade, houses over 57,000 artifacts that chronicle Egypt’s civilization. Highlights include the world’s first hanging obelisk, the cartouche of Ramses II displayed for the first time in 3,500 years, and the majestic Grand Staircase adorned with statues of Egypt’s kings. The museum also showcases the complete Tutankhamun Collection - over 5,500 treasures from the boy king’s tomb - alongside King Khufu’s solar boats, symbolizing ancient Egypt’s brilliance in art, engineering, and spirituality.