This paper will discuss the occasions of sending gifts to the king by the foreigners. This paper shows, also, that diplomatic gifts exchanged between equals kings were a significant tool used during New kingdom to maintain the peaceful relationships between Egypt and the other powerful kingdoms such as Mitanni, Khetta, Cyprus and Babylon. The vassals' rulers also presented gifts to the king in different occasions in order to show their submission to the legitimate ruler of Egypt, their lord.
     The circumstances in which gifts were exchanged are diverse: the celebration of marriage arrangements, the ascension to the throne of a king, the combat of an alliance treaty, victory over an enemy, feasting, and the arrival of messengers.