Egypt–Switzerland relations
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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 Berne 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.