His arguments about the Egyptian military action against Israel, re-evolution and reshaping of Egyptian- Soviet relationships, closer contact with the US and the involvement with both Moscow and Washington in solving the Middle East conflict impressed Sadat, who appointed Fahmy foreign minister after 1973 October War.

However Fahmy recounts certain events in which he was directly involved: his first encounters with Henry Kissinger and Richard Nixon; his participation in talks leading to the Egyptian-Israeli disengagement agreements of 1974 and 1975.

[6] Fahmy stated that “Zbigniew Brzezinski was professor at heart inclined to lecture experienced diplomat”.

"[7] Furthermore he argued Sadat could not provide any proof that the Israelis would respond to his move with comparable good will.

[6] After Sadat's visit, he resigned from his post and was replaced by Mohamed Ibrahim Kamel.

[9] Following that incident, he continued to write books and articles about the peacemaking activities in the Middle East.

[10] His son, Nabil, was appointed foreign minister to the interim government of Egypt led by Hazem Al Beblawi in July 2013.