“Many Egyptians consume Australian products without even knowing they’re Australian,” said Australia’s Ambassador to Egypt, Axel Wabenhorst, during a reception in Cairo celebrating Australia Day at the Ambassador’s Residence on Monday, 27 October. “There’s a good chance that the fava beans that you consume were grown in Australia. In fact, over half of Egypt’s fava beans come from there. Even the kebda (Liver) you enjoy might be made with Australian liver, and the meat you find in many fine restaurants and supermarkets is Australian,” the ambassador added. The ambassador’s remarks came as part of a broader reflection on 75 years of diplomatic relations between Egypt and Australia, which began in 1950 when Australia opened its first embassy in the Middle East and North Africa in Cairo. During the celebration, the ambassador highlighted Australia’s vibrant multiculturalism, noting that “people have come from every land on earth, including Egypt, to call Australia home.” He added that 60,000 Australian residents were born in Egypt and more than 100,000 identify as being of Egyptian heritage. “Egyptians are a well-established and respected community. Two Australian ministers and a Supreme Court judge have Egyptian roots,” he…
Australian Beans Are Used to Make Most Egyptian Fuul: Australia’s Ambassador
October 30, 2025
