Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs illuminated its headquarters at night with the word “MED DAY” in celebration of the Mediterranean Day which is observed annually on November 28, said the Ministry in a statement on Sunday.
“Egypt occupies a unique position in the Mediterranean region with its distinguished location and history of cultural and civilizational communication between the peoples of the region on its territory, with the city of Alexandria and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina having been witnesses to it throughout the ages. Egypt has been interested in calling for Mediterranean unity since the 90s of the last century and has played a major role in the emergence of the current Mediterranean institutions, most notably the Union for the Mediterranean and Anna Lindh Foundation for intercultural dialogue, which is hosted in Alexandria,” the statement read.
“The Foreign Ministry takes this opportunity to stress the importance of Mediterranean regional cooperation to face common challenges in the region, foremost of which are: climate change, energy and food security, combating irregular migration, combating extremism, and promoting economic and social development,” the statement added.
Source: Egypt Today Magazine