Event by the Egyptian Embassy on the Occasion of the 52nd Anniversary of the October 1973 Victory
A formal event was held in Athens on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at the “Athenaeum Intercontinental Athens” hotel by the Egyptian Embassy, commemorating the 52nd anniversary of the October 1973 Victory.
In an atmosphere filled with pride and emotion, the impressive event honored the spirit of the Victory that marked the restoration of dignity and pride for the Egyptian people and reaffirmed the depth of the long-standing relations between Greece and Egypt.
The ceremony was organized by the Defense Office of the Egyptian Embassy and was attended by Major General Omar Amer Youssef, Defense Attaché of Egypt, along with his associates. Also present were numerous senior officers from the Greek Ministries of Defense and Foreign Affairs, diplomats, military attachés from various countries, and members of the Egyptian community in Greece.
In his speech, General Omar Amer Youssef expressed his pride in this historic day, emphasizing that the October Victory remains an eternal symbol of the greatness and strength of the Egyptian Armed Forces, as well as the determination of a people who succeeded in reclaiming their national dignity and pride. He also highlighted Egypt’s remarkable developmental progress under the leadership of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, stating that the country continues to take firm steps towards building a modern, strong, and peaceful Egypt.
From the Greek side, the event was attended by the Chief of the Hellenic National Defense General Staff (GEETHA), General Dimitrios Choupis. Representatives from the Greek Ministries of Defense and Foreign Affairs also attended, stressing that Egypt is a strategic key partner for Greece in promoting security and stability in the Eastern Mediterranean.
A notable part of the event was the screening of a documentary showcasing Egypt’s achievements in recent years, focusing on the modernization of its armed forces and their contribution to peacekeeping and regional security. The event concluded in a warm and emotional atmosphere, reflecting the strong spirit of cooperation and friendship that binds the two countries.
Notable Attendees:
Abdel Sattar Barakat, journalist and Athens correspondent for the newspaper Al Ahram and the national Egyptian TV channel Al Qahera TV.
Isidoros Karderis, journalist and foreign press correspondent in Athens, accredited by the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs and regular member of the Foreign Press Correspondents Union of Greece.
