On Wednesday, H.E. Aly El-Hefny, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt, hosted a festive commemoration on the occasion of the first anniversary of the outbreak on 25 January 2011 of the Egyptian revolution, with the participation of the diplomatic corps as well as personalities of Hungarian political and public life and the Egyptian community in Hungary.

After commemorating the martyrs of the uprising by observing one-minute silence, the Ambassador appreciated in his ceremonial speech the heroism of the revolutionary youth, the solidarity and persistence of the Egyptian people, which led to the historic turn.

Foreign Minister János Martonyi’s greeting was presented at the event by Administrative State Secretary Iván Bába, emphasising that the Hungarian people deeply feel the significance of the fight for democracy and support the efforts of the Egyptian people committed to fundamental human rights and freedom. Hungary acknowledges the determinant role that the women, the youth, and intellectuals played in the revolution. The victorious revolution in Egypt is irreversible, and the development of a democratic model is compatible with the religious and cultural traditions of Islam. Considering the priorities of the new European Neighbourhood Policy and the Egyptian government’s need for cooperation, we trust that the relations between the two countries, which have improved dynamically in several fields in the last few years, continue to strengthen.

(kormany.hu)