Mexican embassy in Cairo celebrates Independence Day

CAIRO – 16 September 2017: The Mexican embassy in Cairo celebrated Wednesday night the Mexican Day of Independence, in the presence of many ambassadors of Central and South American and European Union (EU) countries, in addition to young political activists.


Mexican Ambassador to Egypt Jose Octavio giving speech - Press photo

“For 207 years, Mexico has been working to achieve pride among states, as an independent nation,” said the Mexican Ambassador to Egypt Jose Octavio.


A side of the event at the Mexican Embassy in Cairo - Press photo

Octavio said that Egypt and Mexico are collaborating in emerging sectors that include investments and developments cooperation: “I thank Egyptian the ministers of culture and antiquities and the governor of Cairo for their solidarity, which was essential to relaunch the bilateral agenda productively. Long life to both nations.”


Mexican Ambassador to Egypt Jose Octavio giving speech - Press photo

The Day of Independence (also known as the Cry of Dolores) is the day of the revolt against “Spaniards” on September 16, 1810, when father Miguel Hidalgo gave a historic speech, motivating people to fight against Spanish soldiers in Mexico. Hidalgo was captured during the War of Independence and executed. Mexico was declared independent on September 28, 1821.