President Sisi proudly welcomes global leaders, guests to opening of Grand Egyptian Museum

CAIRO – 1 November 2025: In a welcoming message, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi extended his best wishes to the distinguished guests, world leaders and heads of government, arriving in Cairo to attend the historic opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). He wished them an enjoyable stay in Egypt, where the past and present come together in a warm embrace.

In his message, President Sisi said: “From the blessed land of Egypt, the cradle of human civilization, I welcome our distinguished guests, the leaders and eminent dignitaries of the world, as we gather together to witness the inauguration of the Grand Egyptian Museum, which contains within its walls the vast treasures of Egypt’s ancient civilization.

it brings together the genius of ancient Egyptians and the creativity of modern Egyptians, enhancing the world culture and art with a new landmark that will attract all those who cherish civilization and knowledge. It shall be a source of pride to every believer in the unity of humanity and in the values of peace, love, and cooperation among nations.

I wish all our guests an enjoyable time in Egypt with the warm embrace of the past and the present.”

The Presidency said on Friday evening that the grand opening will witness an unprecedented international attendance, with 79 official delegations, including 39 led by kings, princes, and heads of state and government.

Today, the eyes of the world turn to Egypt on a momentous historical occasion worthy of the grandeur of its Pharaonic civilization, as the world now witnesses the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum, a monumental edifice that embodies the continuity of an enduring civilization, bridging the past, present, and future.

This global event is graced by high-level delegations, heads of state and government, and distinguished cultural figures from across the world.

The Grand Egyptian Museum, spanning 117 acres, stands as the world’s largest archaeological museum and a living link between Egypt’s ancient legacy and its modern identity. Its vast structure, crowned by a 600-meter-wide façade, houses over 57,000 artifacts that chronicle Egypt’s civilization. Highlights include the world’s first hanging obelisk, the cartouche of Ramses II displayed for the first time in 3,500 years, and the majestic Grand Staircase adorned with statues of Egypt’s kings. The museum also showcases the complete Tutankhamun Collection - over 5,500 treasures from the boy king’s tomb - alongside King Khufu’s solar boats, symbolizing ancient Egypt’s brilliance in art, engineering, and spirituality.