Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier traveled to the Arab Republic of Egypt from 10 to 12 September.
With his visit, the Federal President wanted to honour the long history of close and diverse relations between Egypt and Germany. A long tradition of cooperation exists in the fields of education, science and business. Furthermore, Egypt is a key player in the region with regard to foreign and security policy and a dedicated mediator amid the current crisis in the Middle East.
Overview of the programme
Tuesday, 10 September
- Arrival in Cairo, Egypt
- Talks with representatives of civil society and the German political foundations in the Arab Republic of Egypt
Wednesday, 11 September
- Deutsche Schule der Borromäerinnen (German School of the Sisters of St Charles Borromeo)
Visit to a primary school class and talks with pupils and the headteacher - Transfer to Heliopolis
- Al‑Ittihadiya Palace (Presidential Palace)
Welcome with military honours and talks with Abdel Fattah Al‑Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt - Joint press conference
- Luncheon, hosted by the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt
- Saqqara
Visit to the necropolis and pyramids of Saqqara - Cairo
Guided tour of the Old Islamic City - German Embassy
Reception hosted by the Federal President
Thursday, 12 September
- Fish market
Visit to the fish market project of the Participatory Development Programme in Urban Areas - St Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral
Talks with Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St Mark - German International University
Tour of the university and meeting with students - Speech by the Federal President
- New Administrative Capital, building site of the new station
Tour of the building site - Flight to Berlin
