Egyptian–Greek relations refer to bilateral relations between Egypt and Greece. Due to the strong cultural and historical ties between the two nations, Egypt and Greece today enjoy friendly relations. Modern diplomatic relations between the two countries were established after Greece gained its independence in 1821, and are today regarded as cordial.[1] Both countries are members and partners in several international organizations such as UN, IMF, OSCE, and the Union for the Mediterranean, among others. Egypt has an embassy in Athens and General Consulate in Thessalonica and Greece has an embassy in Cairo and General Consulate in Alexandria.
Due to the strong cultural and historical ties between the two nations, from ancient to modern times (especially since the creation of Alexandria by the Greek king Alexander the Great, on the Eastern Mediterranean Sea's coast and the rich heritage strengthened further the bonds between the two nations), Egypt and Greece today enjoy warm diplomatic relations and consider each other a friendly nation. Egypt has had a sizable Greek community, mostly centered on Alexandria, which is today Egypt's second largest city and also the seat of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria. In the modern era, the two countries enjoy very good and warm diplomatic relations since 1833 and especially after the Greek War of Independence, and are developing on all fronts, with several trade, tourism, economic and defense cooperation agreements signed by the governments and heads of states in their regular meetings. Greece is, today, Egypt's 6th largest foreign investor.
