The step is a historic milestone in developing highly skilled technical cadres capable of meeting global labour market demands.
Egypt and Italy have signed a series of landmark co-operation protocols to establish 89 new applied technology schools across a range of specialisations, marking a significant step in boosting bilateral educational ties. The signing ceremony was witnessed by Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli, in the presence of Minister of Education and Technical Education Mohamed Abdullatif and Italy’s Minister of Education and Merit Giuseppe Valditara, alongside other senior officials.
Local partners involved in the initiative include the Future of Egypt for Sustainable Development Authority, the Arab Organisation for Industrialisation, Ezz Steel, B-Well Company, and El-Sewedy Technical Academy. Italian partners comprise leading academies and institutes with global expertise in technical and vocational training.
Speaking at the ceremony, Prime Minister Madbouli reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to placing technical and vocational education at the forefront of national priorities. “This step is not an end in itself, but the beginning of a broader partnership with Italy aimed at preparing a generation capable of competing in both local and international labour markets,” he said. He added that the partnership sends a clear message that Egypt and Italy are joining forces to invest in human capital, exchange expertise, and coordinate efforts to build a strong economy and cohesive society.
Madbouli also highlighted the Egyptian government’s ongoing efforts to expand international co-operation across multiple sectors, promoting sustainable development and enhancing Egypt’s position on the global stage.
Minister of Education Mohamed Abdullatif described the agreements as a major leap forward for Egypt’s technical education sector. “This high-level partnership with Italy, whose institutions enjoy a global reputation for excellence, reflects deep mutual trust and sets a model for international co-operation,” he said. Abdullatif emphasised that the launch of 89 applied technology schools represents a historic milestone in developing highly skilled Egyptian technical cadres capable of meeting global standards and labour market demands.
Italy’s Minister of Education and Merit Giuseppe Valditara hailed the event as a key milestone in Italy-Egypt co-operation, noting that it implements the framework of the 2024 Memorandum of Understanding and the letters of intent signed in February 2025. “This celebration is a testament to the outstanding collaboration between our two countries,” he said, highlighting both nations’ commitment to advancing technical education and training the next generation of skilled professionals.
