Egypt's Minister of Culture Helmy Namnam said on Thursday the U.S. star Morgan Freeman's visit to Cairo would promote tourism in his country, al-Bawaba News reported. Namnam also indicated the visit was carried out through coordination between ministries of Antiquities, Tourism, Culture and the National Authority for Information. "The visit gives a positive impression on political situation in Egypt and make the world knows about the Egyptian culture and civilization," Namnam said.