[1] Due to the change of rule in Egypt in 1878, the absolute jurisdictions given to rulers were diminished, and the divans were replaced by portfolios.

[1] After Egyptian independence was officially recognised by the United Kingdom on 22 February 1922,[2] the Ministry of Foreign affairs was re-established on 15 March 1922.

[1] Although the reestablishment of the ministry was approved, the continuing British occupation of the country imposed restrictions on the level of the Egyptian diplomatic representation abroad.

[3] In 1979, the Egyptian foreign minister, Boutros Boutros-Ghali, decided to reorganise the ministry to deal with the new circumstances following the Egyptian–Israeli Peace Treaty, and the following year, Foreign Minister Kamal Hassan, reorganised the ministry in order to develop the internal work mechanisms, and also worked on enhancing the Diplomatic Institute.

[4] It plays an essential role in collecting and evaluating political, economic, cultural, and scientific information that may affect foreign relations.

Such alteration depended mainly on the nature of the relationship between the presidential institution and the ministry, and on the sort of issues with which the decision-maker is dealing.

[4] The Egyptian political leadership has made way for the ministry and other institutions to participate actively in the decision-making process through consultations, and accepting suggestions.

It engages in Egypt's comprehensive development efforts by trying to attract foreign investments, acquire economic assistance, and facilitate technology transfer.

There are specialized departments for international cooperation and economic relations have been established within the ministry to achieve these goals.

Bilateral relations with these states are also promoted through undertaking continuous consultations, widening the scope of cooperation in various fields, as well as exchanging expertise in the different areas of development.