Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research received Dr. Georg Andreas Hachsche, Minister of The Saxon State Ministry of Science, Culture and Tourism, and Mr. Tobias Kruse, Deputy German Ambassador to Cairo, and the delegation accompanying them. With the aim of discussing ways to enhance cooperation, at the Ministry’s headquarters in the New Administrative Capital.

The meeting witnessed the signing of a letter of intent aimed at creating a platform for joint activities that is compatible with scientific, artistic, and academic values, enhances intellectual property protection and mutual respect, as well as promoting a safe and inclusive scientific research environment, as well as promoting accuracy and integrity in the field of research and information security.

The letter of intent also specifically included cooperation in the fields of mathematics, computer science, natural sciences, technology, arts, music, humanities, tourism, medicine, engineering, and related technologies.

The signing was witnessed by Dr. Mustafa Refaat, Secretary of the Supreme Council of Universities, Dr. Mohamed Othman Elkhosht, Acting President of Cairo University, Dr. El-Sayed Kandil, President of Helwan University, Dr. Mohamed Diaa Zein El-Abedeen, President of Ain Shams University, Dr. Sherif Saleh, Head of the Cultural Affairs and Missions Sector, and Dr. Ahmed Al-Sabbagh, Advisor to the Minister for Technical and Technological Education.

During the letter signing ceremony, the minister stressed the importance of cooperation between Egypt and Germany in the field of higher education and scientific research, as this represents support for sustainable development in the two countries, praising the distinguished scientific cooperation between Egypt and Germany, whether in joint programs for postgraduate studies or scholarships and scientific exchange.

Dr. Ayman Ashour reviewed the national strategy for higher education and scientific research, whose goals include strengthening international cooperation, expanding partnerships with all countries of the world, and internationalizing the Egyptian higher education system, pointing to the Egyptian efforts to develop the educational system, which resulted in a significant expansion in the establishment of university branches. Foreign universities, in addition to the expansion undertaken by the Egyptian government in establishing private and technological universities, bringing the total number of universities within the Arab Republic of Egypt to 109 universities between governmental, private, private, and technological, and with framework and international agreements, making Egypt a leading educational destination in terms of services. Which it provides, in addition to developing the scientific research system and directing it towards applied research that serves industry and society.

The Minister also indicated the expansion of the establishment of technological universities, bringing the total number of universities in which studies began to 10 technological universities. To qualify graduates and provide them with the capabilities and competencies necessary to meet the needs of the labor market for skilled technicians and serve the purposes of industry to achieve the goals of sustainable development and Egypt’s Vision 2030.

Dr. Ayman Ashour discussed ways to cooperate with the German side and benefit from its experience and capabilities in the field of technological education. The Minister directed the development of a strategic action plan for the proposed cooperation horizons between the two sides, which includes scientific specializations and training programs in which cooperation can be achieved.

The two sides discussed working mechanisms to enhance cooperation in the scientific and technological fields, benefiting from the experiences of the German side in developing technological education in Egypt, and the possibility of cooperation between technological universities in Egypt and Germany.

For his part, Dr. Georg Andreas Hachsho stressed the ministry’s readiness to cooperate with the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, noting his country’s keenness to support cooperative relations with Egypt in various fields, especially higher education, science, and technology, noting the importance of strengthening friendly relations that extend for many years. Between the two sides.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the two sides expressed their hope that this cooperation would contribute to strengthening relations between the two countries and achieve many important achievements in the field of higher education and scientific research.

On the part of the Ministry of Science, Culture and Tourism, the meeting was attended by Dr. Klaus-Dieter Barbknecht, President of the Freiburg Technical Academy of Mining and Technology and President of the Conference of Rectors of Universities of Saxony, Dr. Alexander Krach, President of the University of Zittau/Görlitz, Vice President of the Conference of Universities of Saxony, and from the German Embassy Mrs. Lorena Moore, Science and Protocol Advisor. Mrs. Maha Wissa, responsible for cultural affairs and sciences, and from the Ministry of Higher Education, Dr. Howaida Ezzat, Director General of the General Administration of the Media Office and the official spokesman for the Ministry.