 The Egyptian Revolution of 1952 led to transformation of the organisational structure of the Ministry.On 21 September 1955, law number 453 was issued to define the role of the Foreign Ministry in implementing Egyptian foreign policy, developing foreign relations of Egypt with foreign governments, and international organisations, protecting Egyptian interests abroad, issuing diplomatic passports, and following up issues related to diplomatic immunities and privileges.In 1966, the Ministry set up the Institute for Diplomatic Studies.