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 in Israel. Although initially a supporter and confidant of Sadat, he later became sharply critical of his policies and decision making.
- Occupation
- diplomat, politician
- Position held
- Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs
- Citizenship
- Egypt
- Born
- October 20, 1922
