Minister of Education and Technical Education Mohamed Abdel Latif received Axel Wabenhorst, Ambassador of Australia to Egypt, to discuss ways of strengthening cooperation in the field of technical education.
At the beginning of the meeting, the minister welcomed the ambassador and stressed the ministry’s commitment to expanding cooperation with countries that have leading educational experiences. He explained that Egypt is undergoing a comprehensive transformation in technical education, focusing on preparing graduates with skills that match labor market needs. He highlighted the successful cooperation model with countries such as Italy and Germany through applied technology schools, which provide curricula based on international standards, student training, and evaluation systems that ensure globally qualified graduates.
The minister expressed interest in establishing a similar partnership with Australia, allowing Egyptian students to obtain certificates accredited according to Australian standards. He emphasized that this model benefits both sides by preparing Egyptian technical graduates with international skills, supporting the local labor market, and opening opportunities abroad.
Ambassador Wabenhorst praised Egypt’s ongoing efforts to develop education and confirmed Australia’s interest in enhancing cooperation, especially in technical education and expertise exchange. He noted that skilled technical workers are in high demand in Australia, and collaboration with Egypt represents an important opportunity.
Both sides agreed on the importance of continued coordination to translate the discussions into practical programs and projects that support technical education development and strengthen the strategic educational partnership between Egypt and Australia.
