Nepal-Egypt Friendship Run Held in Cairo to Mark Everest Day
Kathmandu. A five-kilometer 'Nepal-Egypt Friendship Run' was organized in Cairo on Friday to mark Everest Day and International Well-being Day.
The Embassy of Nepal in Egypt, in collaboration with the local Ministry of Local Development and Environment and the Wadi Degla Protected Area, organized the event under the slogan 'From the Himalayas to the Nile—Run for a Green Future'.
According to the Nepali Embassy in Cairo, the event was jointly inaugurated by Nepali Ambassador to Egypt Sushil Kumar Lamsal and Mohamed Youssef, head of the Central Administration for Protected Areas under the Ministry of Local Development and Environment.
On the occasion, Ambassador Lamsal welcomed the participants and noted that Everest Day, celebrated in memory of the first ascent of the world's highest peak in 1953, is a symbol of human determination and cooperation. He stated that the recently declared International Well-being Day highlights the importance of holistic health, encompassing physical, mental, emotional, social, and ecological balance.
Ambassador Lamsal emphasized that Nepal's traditional practices, such as yoga, meditation, and harmony with nature, strengthen the link between environmental conservation and human health.
Chief Youssef praised the event organized by the embassy, stating that it conveyed a message of environmental awareness and sustainability. He reiterated Egypt's commitment to building a green future and commended Nepal's contribution to sustainability initiatives.
The run was held within the Wadi Degla Protected Area, a desert valley spanning approximately 30 kilometers, and took place in a natural setting. This area preserves desert ecosystems and wildlife.
The event saw the participation of over 350 people, including diplomats, students, local athletes, and members of the Nepali community.
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