US Ambassador to Egypt Herro Mustafa Garg has marked the 70th anniversary of the American Center Cairo (ACC) and officially launched America250, a year-long commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States' independence. The ACC, established in 1955, has long served as a bridge between Egyptians and Americans, strengthening a partnership that supports regional security and shared prosperity. The celebration, held at the American Center in Cairo, was attended by Minister of Youth and Sports Ashraf Sobhy and Luxor Governor Abdel Muttalib Emara. For seven decades, the ACC has provided generations of Egyptians with access to resources and programmes that foster learning, entrepreneurship and innovation. From English-language training to technology programmes, the centre has helped participants develop valuable skills, expand professional networks and pursue personal and career growth. The event also recognised the ACC's partnerships with major institutions including the Egypt Society for Culture and Development (ESCD), Amideast, the American University in Cairo (AUC), Misr Public Library and other local and international partners. These collaborations have been central to sustaining the ACC's mission and expanding its reach across the country. "For 70 years, the American Center Cairo has brought Egyptians and Americans closer together," Ambassador Mustafa Garg said during the ceremony. "And tonight, the ACC is the launchpad for our historic America250 campaign. We look forward to working closely with our Egyptian friends in the public and private sectors to celebrate American excellence and underscore the deep and abiding US-Egypt relationship in fields as diverse as trade, education, security and sports." America250 will spotlight 250 years of American innovation, achievement and values, while also celebrating more than a century of US-Egypt friendship and cooperation. The celebrations continue on 5 December with a joint event hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada in Cairo to mark the draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will take place at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. On 6 December, America250 commemorations move to Luxor, where the US Embassy will open a new American Corner at the Misr Public Library, its first programme hub in Upper Egypt. The Embassy will also host a "Pop-Up USA" cultural and educational fair the same day in front of Luxor Temple.
