Bahrain’s Ambassador in Cairo: HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister’s attendance at the Grand Egyptian Museum opening reflects strong Bahrain–Egypt ties
Cairo, Nov. 1 (BNA): Fawzia bint Abdullah Zainal, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the Arab Republic of Egypt and Permanent Representative to the League of Arab States, said that the attendance of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, in the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), on behalf of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, reflects the longstanding relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and Egypt. She noted that it also expresses Bahrain’s appreciation for Egypt’s cultural and civilisational influence in the region and the world.
Ambassador Zainal emphasised that the Kingdom, under the leadership of His Majesty the King, attaches great importance to Arab and international cultural cooperation, believing that dialogue among civilisations is essential for promoting peace and strengthening mutual understanding. She highlighted that this event opens new prospects for enhancing cultural and tourism exchange between Bahrain and Egypt and for advancing joint initiatives that promote communication between both peoples.
She underscored that culture and civilisation represent a common language that brings peoples together. She commended the Egyptian leadership under His Excellency Abdel Fattah El Sisi, President of Egypt, for its efforts in preserving human heritage and presenting Egypt as a link between its ancient past and its promising future. She also highlighted the museum’s distinguished collection, which conveys a universal message of identity, cultural diversity, and civilisational harmony.
Ambassador Zainal added that the inauguration of the GEM represents a significant international cultural event that reflects the depth of Egypt’s history and its contributions to human civilisation. She noted that the celebration of the Pharaonic civilisation is, in essence, a recognition of shared human creativity embodied in ancient cultures, including the Kingdom’s Dilmun civilisation, one of the earliest centres of cultural and commercial exchange in the region. She underlined that both the Pharaonic and Dilmun civilisations remain enduring symbols of wisdom, progress, and interaction among nations since early history.
She described the GEM as a landmark of cultural pride for Arabs and the international community, reflecting Egypt’s distinguished stature and leadership. She expressed her wishes for continued progress and prosperity for Egypt under its leadership, and for further development in Bahraini-Egyptian relations across political, cultural, and developmental domains.
