Ismail, in a shrewd political move, summons…
1876 CE to 1887 CE
Ismail, in a shrewd political move, summons the European consuls and confronts them with the discontent of the delegates, the disaffection in the army, and the general public uneasiness.
He informs them that he has decided to act in accordance with the resolutions of the assembly.
Therefore, he rejects the proposal to declare Egypt bankrupt and states his intent to meet all obligations to Egypt's creditors.
He also invites Sharif Pasha to form a government.
Sharif Pasha and his Egyptian cabinet dismiss the European ministers.