During her visit to Alexandria, Egypt, to inaugurate the renovated Cavafy House, at the invitation of the Onassis Foundation President Antonis Papadimitriou, President of the Hellenic Republic Katerina Sakellaropoulou took the opportunity to engage with the Greek community of Alexandria. Welcomed by Andreas Vafiadis, President of the Greek community of Alexandria, and Christos Kavalis, President of the Greek community of Cairo, Mrs. Sakellaropoulou listened to the concerns of the community members. She commended their resilience in preserving and promoting Greek culture in Egypt despite challenges, affirming their significance within the Greek diaspora. Assuring continued support from the Greek State, she emphasized solidarity with their endeavors.
Subsequently, President Sakellaropoulou explored the historic Greek neighborhood of Shatby, visiting landmarks such as the Averofian Gymnasium, the Library of the Greek community, and the “Manna” nursing home. Paying homage to the rich Greek heritage in Alexandria, she concluded her visit at the Greek Orthodox cemetery. There, she honored poet Konstantinos Cavafy and other prominent Alexandrian figures, laying a wreath at the memorial commemorating Greek air force fighters who lost their lives in the Middle East during World War II.
Accompanying President Sakellaropoulou is Greek Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni.
Source: ANA-MPA, Translated by: Konstantinos Menyktas
THODORIS MANOLOPOULOS/PRESS OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE HELLENIC REPUBLIC/EUROKINISSI
