The Foreign relations of Egypt are the Egyptian government's external relations with the outside world. Egypt's foreign policy operates along a non-aligned level. Factors such as population size, historical events, military strength, diplomatic expertise and a strategic geographical position give Egypt extensive political influence in the Africa, the Mediterranean, Southwest Asia, and within the Non-Aligned Movement as a whole. Cairo has been a crossroads of the Mediterranean's, Africa's and Asia's commerce and culture for millennia, and its intellectual and religious institutions are at the center of the region's social and cultural landmarks.

Diplomatic relations Israeli–Palestinian conflict Egypt has been seeking to play a role in the resolution of the Israeli–Palestinian conflict.

Egypt played an important role in the negotiations leading to the Madrid Conference of 1991, which, under United States and Soviet sponsorship, brought together all parties in the region, including for the first time a Palestinian delegation, to discuss Middle East peace.

This support has continued to the present, with former President Hosni Mubarak often intervening personally to promote peace negotiations. In 1996, he hosted the Sharm El-Sheikh "Summit of the Peacemakers" attended by President Bill Clinton and other world leaders.

In 2000, he hosted two summits at Sharm El-Sheikh and one at Taba in an effort to resume the Camp David negotiations suspended in July 2000, and in June 2003, Mubarak hosted President George W. Bush for another summit on Middle East peace process. Another summit was convened in Sharm El Sheik in early 2005, which was attended by Egypt, Israel, the Palestinian Authority and Jordan. The former Egyptian Chief of Intelligence, General Omar Suleiman, played a role in negotiations between the Israeli and Palestinian sides.

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Bilateral relations Africa In the 21st-century Egypt has encountered a major problem with immigration, as millions of Africans attempt to enter Egypt fleeing poverty and war. Border control methods can be "harsh, sometimes lethal." This has strained relations with Egypt's southern neighbors, and with Israel and the members of the EU as these immigrants attempt to move on to wealthier countries.

The dispute between Egypt and Ethiopia over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam has become a national preoccupation in both countries. Egypt sees the dam as an existential threat, fearing that the dam will reduce the amount of water it receives from the Nile. Egypt's former Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry said: "Survival is not a question of choice, but an imperative of nature."

Country Formal relations established NotesSee Algeria–Egypt relations

Algeria has an embassy in Cairo. Egypt has an embassy in Algiers.18 February 1976Both countries established diplomatic relations on 18 February 1976 Angola has an embassy in Cairo. Egypt has an embassy in Luanda.See Egypt–Ethiopia relations Egypt has an embassy in Addis Ababa. In 2021, Ethiopia closed its embassy in Cairo due to financial reasons. In November 2022, Ethiopia reopened its embassy in Cairo.Sisi receives credentials of new Ethiopian ambassador to Egypt11 June 1974Both countries established diplomatic relations on 11 June 1974 Egypt is accredited to Guinea-Bissau from its embassy in Conakry, Guinea. Guinea-Bissau is accredited to Egypt from its embassy in Algiers, Algeria. Both countries are full member of the African Union.See Egypt–Kenya relations

Egypt has an embassy in Nairobi. Kenya has an embassy in Cairo.3 September 1953See Egypt–Libya relations Both countries established diplomatic relations on 3 September 1953 when first Libyan Minister to Egypt Ibrahim El-Senoussi present his credentials to General Naguib.

Egypt has an embassy in Tripoli and a consulate-general in Benghazi. Libya has an embassy in Cairo and a consulate-general in Alexandria.See Egypt–Morocco relations

Egypt has an embassy in Rabat. Morocco has an embassy in Cairo.See Egypt–Somalia relations

Egypt has an embassy in Mogadishu. Somalia has an embassy in Cairo.1942See Egypt–South Africa relations The first South African mission in Egypt was established in 1942 as a consulate-general. Egypt has an embassy in Pretoria and South Africa has an embassy in Cairo. Both countries are full members of the African Union, G-24, Group of 77 and Non-Aligned Movement. South African Department of Foreign Affairs about relations with Egypt4 January 1956See Egypt–Sudan relations Both countries established diplomatic relations on 4 January 1956 when first ambassador of Egypt to Sudan general Mahmoud Seif El-Yazal Khalifa presented his letters of credentials.

Sudan was ruled by the Egyptian Empire since Ancient Times. Egypt has an embassy in Khartoum and a consulate-general in Port Sudan. Sudan has an embassy in Cairo and a consulate-general in Aswan.9 July 2011See Egypt–South Sudan relations Both countries established diplomatic relations on 9 July 2011

Egypt has an embassy in Juba. South Sudan has an embassy in Cairo.14 November 1962Both countries established diplomatic relations on 14 November 1962 when Mr. Mustafa F. El-Essawi has been accredited as Ambassador of United Arab Republic (Egypt) to Tanganyika with residence in Dar es Salaam. Egypt has an embassy in Dar-es-Salaam. Tanzania has an embassy in Cairo.

Americas Country Formal relations established Notes9 June 1947 See Argentina–Egypt relations Both countries established diplomatic relations on 9 June 1947

Argentina has an embassy in Cairo. Egypt has an embassy in Buenos Aires. List of Treaties ruling relations Argentina and Egypt (Argentine Foreign Ministry, in Spanish) Egyptian–Argentinean relations – From the Egypt State Information Service27 February 1924See Brazil–Egypt relations Both countries established diplomatic relations on 27 February 1924.

Brazil has an embassy in Cairo. Egypt has an embassy in Brasília and a consulate-general in Rio de Janeiro.28 July 1954 See Canada–Egypt relations Both countries established diplomatic relations on 28 July 1954

Both countries established embassies in their respective capitals in 1954. Canada has an embassy in Cairo. Egypt has an embassy in Ottawa and a consulate-general in Montreal.1929 Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1929 Chile has an embassy in Cairo. Egypt has an embassy in Santiago.23 January 1957 See Colombia–Egypt relations Both countries established diplomatic relations on 23 January 1957 Colombia has an embassy in Cairo. Egypt has an embassy in Bogotá.5 September 1949Both countries established diplomatic relations on 5 September 1949 Cuba has an embassy in Cairo. Egypt has an embassy in Havana.31 March 1958 See Egypt–Mexico relations Both countries established diplomatic relations on 31 March 1958

Egypt has an embassy in Mexico City. Mexico has an embassy in Cairo.7 October 1963 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 7 October 1963.

Egypt has an embassy in Lima. Peru has an embassy in Cairo.26 April 1922 See Egypt–United States relations Both countries established diplomatic relations on 26 April 1922

Post-Mubarak relations with U.S.

On 21 January 2012, the U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood's son, Sam, was detained by the Egyptian government and not allowed to leave the country as part of a politically charged criminal investigation by the Egyptian government into the activities of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) monitoring local elections in Egypt. LaHood's son is the Egypt director of the International Republican Institute. The Egyptian government has detained twelve NGO representatives from leaving Egypt.

On 5 February 2012, Egyptian authorities charged LaHood's son and 42 other individuals with "spending money from organizations that were operating in Egypt without a license." Nineteen Americans are part of the 42 charged. The U.S. government has made it clear that $1.5 billion in U.S. aid to Egypt could be withheld if the investigation is not finished quickly. Faiza Abu Naga, Egypt's Minister of International Cooperation, is seen as the person pushing the investigation forward, straining U.S. and Egypt relations.

On 7 October 2020, in line with Egypt's Vision 2030, US Agency for International Development (USAID) and Egypt's Ministry of International Cooperation signed an agreement to add $22.8 million to the five-year Inclusive Economic Governance bilateral assistance agreement. The funding was intended to improve the investment environment and empower women to join the labor force. Egypt has an embassy in Washington, DC and consulates-general in Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles and New York City. United States has an embassy in Cairo.Embassy of the United States in Cairo (in Arabic and English)

Asia Country Formal Relations Began Notes9 March 1992See Armenia–Egypt relations Both countries established diplomatic relations on 9 March 1992 Egypt was one of the first countries in the Arab world which recognized the independent Armenia in 1991. In May 1992, the first diplomatic mission of Armenia in the Arab East was inaugurated in Cairo. Egypt has an embassy in Yerevan. Egypt had a sizable Armenian community since the 19th century. Many ethnic Armenian Egyptians remain in Egypt to this day.27 March 1992 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 27 March 1992. On 26 December 1991, the Arab Republic of Egypt recognized the independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan has an embassy in Cairo. Egypt has an embassy in Baku.15 September 1973See Bangladesh-Egypt relations Both countries established diplomatic relations on 15 September 1973. Egypt has an embassy in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Bangladesh has an embassy in Cairo, Egypt.

Egypt was one of the first Arab states to recognize Bangladesh's independence. President Anwar Al Sadat enjoyed a close rapport with Bangladesh's founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. In 1973, Egypt gifted 30 tanks to the Bangladesh Army.

Both nations are members of the OIC and the Developing 8 Countries, and identified among the Next Eleven economies. Present-day relations are characterized by a growing trade and economic relationship.30 May 1956See China–Egypt relations Both countries established diplomatic relations on 30 May 1956

China has an embassy in Cairo and a consulate-general in Alexandria. Egypt has an embassy in Beijing and consulates-general in Hong Kong and Shanghai.11 May 1992Both countries established diplomatic relations on 11 May 1992 Egypt is accredited to Georgia from its embassy in Yerevan, Armenia. Georgia has an embassy in Cairo. Georgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs about the relation with Egypt 18 August 1947See Egypt–India relations Both countries established diplomatic relations on 18 August 1947