Egypt, Kazakhstan discuss boosting tourism, archaeological cooperation

Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy met Kazakh Ambassador to Egypt Askar Zhenis on Sunday, Octobor 18, 2026 to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation in tourism and antiquities and attract more visitors from Kazakhstan to Egypt.

During the meeting, Fathy highlighted the growth in tourist arrivals from Kazakhstan, stressing the importance of sustaining this momentum by promoting Egypt’s diverse tourism offerings.

He noted that Kazakh tourists’ interest in cultural tourism and archaeological sites, particularly Mamluk-era Islamic monuments, presents an opportunity to expand promotion of Egypt’s cultural tourism product.

For his part, Zhenis said Egypt is an important destination for Kazakh tourists, highlighting the popularity of Sharm El-Sheikh and growing interest in Egypt’s North Coast.

He added that many Kazakh visitors are keen to visit the Sultan al-Zahir Baybars Mosque in Cairo’s Daher district, praising the cooperation behind its restoration and development. It is worth mentioning that the mosque reopened in 2023.