Celebrating 216 Years of Mexican Independence and 68 Years of Friendship with Egypt

Every September, Mexicans come together to remember the beginning of our struggle for Independence in 1810. In 2026, we commemorate the 216th anniversary of that decisive call for freedom and sovereignty, marking a long national journey built by generations of women and men who have worked to make Mexico a more just, democratic, and inclusive country.

This conviction has guided Mexico’s friendship with Egypt, as we celebrate the 68th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. Since 1958, Mexico and Egypt have built a bond founded on mutual respect, dialogue, and a natural affinity between two societies proud of their ancient civilizations and modern aspirations.

Culture remains the most eloquent expression of this connection. In 2026, Mexican literature found new readers in Egypt through the presentation of the Arabic translation of Canek at the Cairo International Book Fair and the Arabic edition of Guadalupe Nettel’s La hija única. The launch of the Fourth Contest for the Translation of Mexican Literature into Arabic, devoted to Vicente Leñero’s La gota de agua, gives new momentum to this cultural exchange.

Public exhibitions have also brought our societies closer, such as the photographic exhibition Mexico 2026: Where the Game Lives, presented in downtown Cairo and later at Cairo Stadium Metro Station in cooperation with Egyptian transportation authorities and RATP Dev Mobility Cairo.

On the economic front, Mexico remains the leading Latin American investor in Egypt, while Egyptian companies have found important opportunities in Mexico through cooperation in infrastructure, manufacturing, water management, energy, and services.

Politically, Mexico and Egypt maintain a regular dialogue on bilateral and global issues, valuing diplomacy, international law, multilateral cooperation, and the peaceful settlement of disputes during times of international uncertainty.