H.E. Nicholas Henry Tiffinen, the New Ambassador of the Vatican to Egypt, visited the Bibliotheca Alexandrina on Thursday, 5 March 2020, and expressed his delight at visiting its several museums and exhibitions, as well as its remarkable cultural and academic centers. He also commended the activities and services offered by the BA to its Egyptian and international patrons.
Dr. Moustafa Elfeki, Director of the BA, welcomed the new Ambassador at his office, and stressed the interest of the BA in cooperating with the Vatican Library.
H.E. Nicholas Henry Tiffinen said that it was his first time visiting the BA, but it would not be the last.