The first official Indonesian delegation following the independence of Indonesia and the declaration of the republic arrived in Egypt during the summer of 1946. The delegation was headed by Haji Agus Salim, first Indonesian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and held a meeting with Eltaher at “Dar Ashoura” in Cairo.
From right to left: Dr. Boumenshak, who became ambassador to France – Mohamed Zein Hassan, President of the Indonesian Independence League in Egypt – Eltaher – The Minister Haji Agus Salem – Mohamed Rashidi, who became the first Indonesian Minister Plenipotentiary in Egypt.
