Ghorbal began his career in 1949 when he entered the Egyptian diplomatic service as a member of its delegation to the United Nations . In January 1968 , following the severance of diplomatic relations between the US and the Egyptian government , Ghorbal was appointed head of the Egyptian interests section that operated within the Indian Embassy . Ghorbal held that position until February 1973 , when he was appointed as media adviser to Egyptian President Anwar Sadat . In November 1973 the Egyptian and the US governments decided to reestablish diplomatic relations , and Ghorbal was designated as the new Ambassador , a position he held until 1984 . He served as Egypt 's ambassador to Washington during the signing of the Camp David Accords between Sadat and U.S. President Jimmy Carter . He played a significant role in the diffusion of the hostage situation during the 1977 Washington , D.C. attack and hostage taking
1977 Washington , D.C. attack and hostage taking
1977 Washington, D.C. attack and hostage taking
Ashraf Ghorbal