The Arab Republic of Egypt Celebrates its National Day

At the Invitation of His Excellency Egypt's Ambassador to Lebanon Dr. Yasser Alawi

The MECC Secretary General Dr. Michel Abs Participates in the Reception Held in Beirut

On the occasion of the National Day of the Arab Republic of Egypt, and at the invitation of His Excellency Egypt's Ambassador to Lebanon Dr. Yasser Alawi, the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches Dr. Michel Abs participated in the reception held at his Excellency’s residence in Dohat El Hoss in Beirut, in commemoration of the "23 July Revolution". It was held on Friday 21 July 2023, with the participation of official, political and cultural personalities and diplomats from Arab and Foreign Countries.

In his speech, His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Yasser Alawi mentioned the Egypt foreign policy constants towards Lebanon, stressing Egypt's commitment to supporting and helping Lebanon. He also highlighted the strength of the relations between the two countries, which are especially embodied in times of adversity and trouble.

On this occasion, the Middle East Council of Churches extends its warmest congratulations and appreciation to His Excellency the Egyptian Ambassador and the State of the Arab Republic of Egypt, expressing its gratitude towards the Egyptian state that supported MECC and provided it with all the necessary facilities for convening the MECC 12th General Assembly. Noting that this Assembly was held in Egypt in May 2022, hosted by His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark, with the support of Reverend Dr. Andrea Zaki, President of the Evangelical Churches in Egypt, the Coptic Evangelical Organization for Social Services and the Fellowship, at the Papal Logos Center in Wadi El Natrun.