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Egypt–Switzerland relations

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Egyptian-Swiss relations
Map indicating locations of Egypt and Switzerland

Egypt

Switzerland

Egyptian-Swiss relations are the bilateral relations between Egypt and Switzerland. Official diplomatic relation between both countries date back from 1909, with the opening of a Swiss trade mission in Egypt. Egypt has an embassy in Bern and a general consulate in Geneva. Switzerland has an embassy in Cairo.

Luxor massacre

On November 17, 1997, 36 Swiss tourists were killed in Luxor, Egypt, during the Luxor massacre. The attack was perpetrated by Al-Gama'a al-Islamiyya.

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