Egypt's Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Sherif Fathi, met with Kuwait's Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology, Omar Saud Al-Omar, on the sidelines of the 52nd meeting of the UN Tourism Regional Commission for the Middle East in Kuwait.
Sherif Fathi expressed his appreciation for the warm reception and the strong organization of the 52nd session of the UN Tourism Regional Commission for the Middle East. Omar Saud Al-Omar welcomed the Egyptian minister and congratulated him on the inauguration of the Grand Egyptian Museum, describing it as a global cultural and civilizational landmark. He praised the opening ceremony as spectacular, saying it reflected Egypt's historic depth and cultural stature.
The two ministers reaffirmed the deep-rooted and longstanding ties between Egypt and Kuwait. They discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation, particularly in the areas of museum management and benefiting from Egypt's expertise in restoration and heritage conservation. Fathi also reviewed the Ministry's ongoing efforts to enhance the overall tourism experience in Egypt, highlighting partnerships established with the private sector to operate and develop services at museums and archaeological sites, aimed at improving the visitor experience and raising the quality of services provided.