The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Egypt issued a message which states explicitly:
"Today, on August 16, the Arab Republic of Egypt expresses its sincere condolences and sympathy to the Republic of Armenia concerning the explosion in the shopping center of the capital Yerevan, as a result of which dozens of citizens were killed and injured.
Egypt conveys sincere condolences to the victims' families, wishing a speedy recovery to all the injured. At the same time, it reaffirms its support to its friend Armenia in the days of this tragic accident."