Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Abdelaziz Konsowa has reaffirmed the deep-rooted Egyptian–French ties, special in higher education, research, innovation, and technology.
The minister made the remark during a meeting today with the French Ambassador in Cairo,Éric Chevallier and an accompanying delegation.
The meeting reviewed work progress in the new French Private University campus project.
The project enjous full support from the Egyptian state and aims to become a leading academic and research institution, Konsowa said.
It is a model of the next-generation smart universities. The project aligns with Egypt’s vision to modernise higher education according to international standards, the minister said. He stressed that implementation is proceeding with high quality and efficiency.
It also enjoys the support of the political leadership in both countries, he said.
The minister pointed to joint work within the Technology Park.
The park will help turn research and innovative ideas into industrial and economic applications, he explained.
It will support startups, technology transfer, and partnerships with industry.
For his part, Ambassador Chevallier commended Egypt’s efforts to develop higher education and research, reaffirming France’s commitment to the partnership.
The university will promote knowledge exchange and transfer French educational expertise to Africa.
