Since its foundation in 1980, the association has pursued various objectives: the cultivation of friendly relations between the two countries, the promotion of cultural and scientific cooperation and the mediation of encounters and contacts between various social groups from both nations. The members of the association meet at mostly monthly intervals for lectures and other social events.

These events deal with current topics of modern Egypt as well as pharaonic Egypt, which still has an impact on the self-image of Egyptians today. In addition, there are German topics relevant to integration that are of interest to Egyptians. The association aims to offer Egyptians (especially trainees and academics) living in Germany the opportunity to get to know Germany and its typical problems better. For fifteen years, the association has been awarding scholarships to young Egyptians from less well-off families to enable them to study at renowned Egyptian technical schools.

The association is open to new members and interested parties.