Tourism and Antiquities Minister Sherif Fathy met Spain’s Industry and Tourism Minister Jordi Hereu at FITUR 2025 in Madrid. Egyptian Ambassador Ihab Badawi and embassy Minister Plenipotentiary Mona Arafa attended.
They discussed stronger tourism and archaeological cooperation and measures to increase Spanish arrivals, recognizing strong Spanish interest in Egypt.
The ministers emphasized close strategic relations and shared views, particularly on peace and stability, as well as strong ties between the two peoples. They noted common interests, including Egyptian support for Spanish football clubs such as Real Madrid and Barcelona.
They highlighted Spanish enthusiasm for Egypt’s tourism and archaeological attractions. Fathy reaffirmed Spain’s importance as a source market and the ministry’s commitment to further growth.
Hereu expected improved arrivals as regional geopolitical conditions stabilize.
The ministers discussed signing a tourism cooperation memorandum soon and continuing archaeological collaboration, with 12 Spanish missions working at Egyptian sites. Fathy invited Hereu to visit Egypt, experience its tourism diversity and tour the Grand Egyptian Museum.
