Egypt's Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy today received Serge Papin, France's Minister for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, Trade, Crafts, Tourism and Purchasing Power, who visited the Egyptian pavilion at IFTM Top Resa 2026, held in Paris from 15 to 17 September.
Sherif Fathy welcomed the French minister to the Egyptian pavilion and took him on a tour of the pavilion and its exhibition of replicas of some of King Tutankhamun's treasures and artifacts from the Grand Egyptian Museum.
The French minister expressed his admiration for the Egyptian pavilion, particularly the space dedicated to the collection of replicas of King Tutankhamun's treasures and Grand Egyptian Museum artifacts, which reflect part of the depth and richness of Egyptian civilization. He said the pavilion offers an outstanding introduction to Egypt and serves as the best promotion for the country during its participation in the exhibition.
At the end of the visit, Sherif Fathy presented the French minister with a souvenir, a replica of Tutankhamun's mask, and invited him to visit Egypt, especially the Grand Egyptian Museum, to see its unique treasures and antiquities up close.
