Egyptian Amb. to Armenia Highlights Cultural Ties Through Francophonie Celebrations

As part of Francophonie celebrations in Armenia, Serenade Gamil, Ambassador of Egypt to Armenia, organized a series of cultural events aimed at strengthening bilateral ties through arts and literature.

A key highlight was a lecture titled “Aznavour: An Egyptian Passion” delivered by renowned Egyptian writer and historian Dr. Ahmed Youssef at the Charles Aznavour Foundation in Yerevan.

The event explored the deep cultural connections between Egypt and the legendary French-Armenian singer, Charles Aznavour.

In another academic initiative, Gamil partnered with Haybusak University in Yerevan to host a special presentation of Dr. Youssef’s latest book “Bonaparte.”

During his lecture, Dr. Youssef shed light on the historical presence of the Armenian community in Egypt, notably praising Nubar Pasha, the first Prime Minister of Egypt in the 19th century, for his significant contributions.

For her part, Gamil emphasized the importance of strengthening cultural cooperation between Egypt and Armenia, noting that such exchanges enrich mutual understanding and celebrate shared heritage.

It is worth mentioning that, Charles Aznavour Foundation, established by Charles Aznavour and his son Nicolas Aznavour, aims to carry forward the humanitarian legacy of the legendary artist.

The foundation develops and supports a wide range of educational, cultural, social, and national initiatives both in Armenia and internationally.