Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi discussed expanding cooperation in education and technology with Hiroshima University President Mitsuo Ochi, underscoring the growing educational partnership between Egypt and Japan. Al-Sisi expressed appreciation for Egypt's strong bilateral relations with Japan and praised the ongoing collaboration with the university in basic and higher education.
President Al-Sisi emphasized the importance of broadening educational partnerships to support curriculum development and enhance education quality. He highlighted the role of modern technologies, including artificial intelligence, in modernizing education and equipping students with skills that meet labour market demands. He reaffirmed that educational reform remains a strategic priority as Egypt builds a competitive, future-ready workforce.
Ochi commended Egypt's efforts to modernize its educational system and adopt advanced teaching methods. He stressed Hiroshima University's commitment to deepening cooperation with Cairo and noted the institution's readiness to support Egypt's priorities in education development and technological advancement.
The meeting is part of the broader strategic partnership between Egypt and Japan, encompassing multiple educational and development initiatives. Egypt has increasingly sought to benefit from Japanese expertise in school management, innovation, and advanced educational technologies.
