On the morning of Saturday, April 25, the Honorable Consul General in Sydney, Ms. Reem Zahraan, participated in the commemoration of ANZAC Day. The ceremony took place at the memorial in Hyde Park to honor and remember the sacrifices of Australian and New Zealand soldiers who fell during the Gallipoli campaign in World War I against the Ottoman Empire.

Attendees included several other consuls general accredited in Sydney, who gathered in the hall where paper stars were distributed, each bearing the name of an unidentified soldier. This served as a poignant symbol of remembrance for those soldiers whose identities remain unknown, honoring their sacrifices.

Consul Reem Zahraan noted that this occasion holds special significance for Egypt, due to a shared historical connection during World War I, as the Gallipoli campaign originated from Egyptian territory. This period also witnessed a human interaction between the Egyptian people and the ANZAC forces. To underscore this bond, she presented a book to the Memorial Museum of New South Wales titled “Australia, New Zealand, and Egypt in World War I,” which discusses the historical relationship between Egypt and the ANZAC forces. This gesture reinforces the importance of documenting and enhancing this shared legacy for future generations.