Kazakhstani Woman Dies in Egypt; Body to be Repatriated

A Kazakhstani woman died in Egypt after a billboard collapsed at Sharm El Sheikh airport on May 18, 2025. The incident injured two other Kazakhstani tourists. Alibek Kuantyrov, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, confirmed that the body is being prepared for transport back to Kazakhstan. "The body should be delivered to Kazakhstan today; transportation should begin," he stated. Kuantyrov added that the Egyptian Minister of Civil Aviation expressed condolences and that the Egyptian side is covering transportation costs. A commission has been established to oversee the process. A Kazakhstani insurance company will also cover costs, and the issue of moral compensation has been resolved. The incident highlights the risks faced by tourists and the importance of consular support in such tragic circumstances. The swift action by the Kazakhstani government to repatriate the body demonstrates its commitment to its citizens' well-being.