Education Minister Mohamed Abdel Latif began his official visit to Japan with talks with his Japanese counterpart, Yohei Matsumoto, focusing on the rapid expansion of Egyptian Japanese schools and new areas of cooperation.
Abdel Latif said the number of Egyptian Japanese schools will reach 102 in September, up from 69 last year, reflecting strong demand for the educational model. Matsumoto praised Egypt’s achievements, describing the expansion as evidence of the partnership’s success.
The ministers also discussed crisis management in education, advanced teacher training with Hiroshima University, and the introduction of programming and financial literacy into Egyptian curricula. Abdel Latif noted that one million secondary-school students are now studying programming, while financial literacy is being taught through interactive Japanese platforms. Matsumoto welcomed the initiative, saying it boosts student motivation and links theory with practice.
Th two sides agreed to explore extending the Egyptian Japanese education model to Africa and neighbouring countries, citing its success in schools, teacher training and digital learning. Abdel Latif reaffirmed Egypt’s pride in the strategic partnership and its commitment to launching further joint projects to strengthen educational co-operation and cultural exchange.
