Impressions from Cairo: a capital for the past, the present and the future of the Middle East

Abstract

The article emphasizes, through the author's personal experience as Romania's Ambassador to Egypt, the strategic geopolitical importance of Egypt to both Romania and the European Union. Through personal insights, the author reflects on Egypt’s role as a key player in regional peacekeeping and multilateral diplomacy, emphasizing its importance in addressing conflicts such as the Israel-Hamas situation. The piece culminates in an account of the Romanian Embassy’s response to the Gaza conflict, detailing efforts to evacuate citizens and provide humanitarian aid, reinforcing the resilience and solidarity of Romania-Egypt relations.