On the picture, Deputy Ambassador Mr. Mohamed Elsharif.
By Roy Lie A Tjam.
The Embassy of the Republic of Egypt celebrated the 65th anniversary of the 1952 revolution on the lawns of the residence of the Egyptian Ambassador in The Hague on the 13th July 2017.
An Egyptian diplomat recently noted, July the 23, 1952, revolution has proven to be a milestone, not only in the history of the Egyptian Republic but also in that of the Arab world and the African countries.
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According to Deputy Ambassador Mr. Mohamed Elsharif, the revolution represents the pattern for the people and nations that struggled to attain national independence, to achieve their freedom.
The revolution aimed to achieve justice, peace and sustainable development, not only for the Egyptian people but for the Middle East and the world.
Mohamed Elsharif added, ¨this year, the celebration of the 1952 Revolution calls for special attention, as Egypt is confronted with new challenges. With firm determination Egypt will deal with the challenges, paving the way so that peace overcomes war, cooperation overcomes conflicts, justice overcomes oppression, construction overcomes destruction¨
A cordial and lively reception, attended by scores of ambassadors, public figures, members of the business community and the Egyptian diaspora.
