Ismail Fahmi

Summary

Ismail Fahmy was an Egyptian diplomat and politician. He served as ambassador to Austria (1968–1971), Tourism Minister (1973), Foreign Minister (1973–1977) and Deputy Prime Minister (1975–1977). He was awarded a professorship. He resigned from the government in 1977 to protest President Anwar Sadat's visit to Jerusalem. Although he was a supporter and confidant of Sadat, he later became sharply critical of his policies and decision making.