Sisi, Greek, Cypriot counterparts launch Revival of Hellenism in Egypt initiative

CAIRO – 30 April 2018: President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi and his Greek and Cypriot counterparts, Prokopis Pavlopoulos and Nicos Anastasiades respectively, have inaugurated the Week of Revival of Hellenism in Egypt during a celebration in Alexandria on Monday.

The celebration is presented by both of the Greek and Cypriot communities in Egypt, along with several officials and celebrities.

The communities’ members are expected to visit several historical and important places around Egypt, including Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Ras Al Tin Marine Base, the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate, the Greek Cemeteries, Alexandria National Museum, Cavafy Museum, the Monastery of St. Sava and the Arab Academy for Science and Technology in Alexandria. Later, the two communities’ members are also expected to travel to Cairo and Giza to visit the Pyramids, and then they will head to Sharm el-Sheikh to visit the monastery of St. Catherine.



Sisi, Greek, Cypriot counterparts begin Week of the Revival of Hellenism in Egypt - Photo courtesy of YouTube


Roots Revival Week is considered to be the first initiative of its kind, which aims to recall the memories and heritage of Egypt, Greece and Cyprus. According to Egypt’s Minister of Immigration Nabila Makram, this program salutes everyone who once lived in Egypt and left a positive impact and human heritage that still lasts until now. “Everyone was always welcomed to come and live in Egypt and they still are,” Makram said in statements to media outlets.

Reviving the joint memories of the three nations will also include producing a radio program that will include several testimonials and stories from officials, Greek and Cypriot community members, and experts in history and sociology.

This triple summit that will take place in Alexandria on Monday is considered to be part of the three leaders’ agreements during their meeting in Nicosia last year. The meeting saw several issues discussed, including relations between the three countries on all levels.

Revival of Hellenism Week is expected to end by May 6.