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Finnish President Alexander Stubb visits Grand Egyptian Museum and Giza Pyramids
via Egypt Today1 min read
During an official visit to Egypt, Finnish President Alexander Stubb and his delegation toured the Grand Egyptian Museum GEM and the Giza Pyramids. At the GEM, they were welcomed by Dr. Ahmed Ghoneim, CEO of the Museum Authority, and given a tour by Mr. Sherif El-Sayed, which included the main atrium, Grand Staircase, and King Tutankhamun galleries. President Stubb praised the unique artifacts and the museum's display strategy. Subsequently, at the Giza Pyramids, Ashraf Mohi El-Din, Director General of Antiquities for Cairo and Giza, guided the delegation, explaining the site's history and ongoing excavations. President Stubb expressed awe at the Great Pyramid's scale and ancient engineering, describing the site as an engineering and architectural marvel. He concluded the visit by taking commemorative photos and expressing a desire to return.
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