“We prioritize the strengthening of the strategy of partnership with Greece”
“The Monastery of St. Catherine is one of the oldest and most respected religious and archaeological monuments in the world. Deeply rooted in the spiritual and cultural heritage of Egypt, the monastery Sinai It is a timeless symbol of interfaith coexistence and respect for sacred traditions. It is part of the wider area of St. Catherine, which has been described as UNESCO’s World Heritage Site since 2002, due to its excellent global, historical, religious and environmental value, “Kathimerini newspaper” Kathimerini “said in an article.
The Egyptian Foreign Minister also writes that recent allegations that Egypt seeks to take control of the monastery, remove the fraternity or alter its religious identity are completely unfounded and deprived of any substantive basis, on the contrary, the decision says. “Egypt respects and fully recognizes the monastery and its relevant monumental sites as religious and archaeological symbols,” he stresses.
“The reaction to the recent court ruling of May 28, 2025 seems to be in serious disharmony with reality on the field,” says the Egyptian Foreign Minister, noting that “on May 30 and June 23, taking into account Egyptian -Greek strategic relations with Greece. Respect for Egypt to its monastery and religious significance, and reassess Egypt’s constant commitment to preserving its religious, spiritual and ecclesiastical functions – as was the case in the passage of history. “
“Egypt respects and fully recognizes the monastery and its related monumental sites as religious and archaeological symbols,” the Foreign Minister emphasizes in his article, adding: “Egypt also continues to prioritize the strengthening of the corporate relationship with Greece,” Untreasily, both as a living place of worship and as a beacon of common human heritage. It is located at the foot of Mount Sinai, the sacred place where the Prophet Moses spoke to God and bears deep spiritual and religious significance. It embodies Egypt’s constant commitment to protect places of worship, cultivate interfaith harmony and safeguard our excellent world heritage. “