A group of Coptic activists in the United States of America established the American Coptic Council in New York, with the official presence of the Egyptian embassy, parliamentarians, and a number of Coptic leaders in America.
The council aims to support Egypt and provide a diverse vision on a number of issues related to the economy, citizenship, and representation of Egypt abroad by providing a realistic picture of Egypt after the June 30 revolution.
The Council was established by Dr. Joseph Ibrahim, Dr. Ashraf Ashamallah, Irene Bakhit and Michael Lyon.
