On September 20, Ambassador Nabil Habashi, Deputy Foreign Minister for Immigration and Egyptians Abroad, held a virtual meeting with a group of Egyptian youth studying abroad who are members of the Young Egyptians Network Abroad (YENA). This meeting was part of the state's efforts to enhance communication with its citizens abroad and care for Egyptian youth.

During the meeting, the Deputy Foreign Minister emphasized the state's interest in intensifying communication with Egyptian youth abroad, listening to their needs and proposals, in implementation of the directives of the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and Egyptians Abroad, Dr. Badr Abdel Aty. He reviewed the main channels of communication, initiatives and services provided by the Ministry to Egyptians abroad.

The meeting was attended by representatives from a number of national bodies concerned, where they answered questions from young people regarding settlement of conscription status, equivalence of university certificates, and services and incentives offered to entrepreneurs and Egyptians abroad wishing to invest in Egypt.

The Deputy Foreign Minister praised the role played by Egyptian youth abroad in representing Egypt in a dignified manner, stressing the importance of continued communication and interaction with them and enhancing their contribution to supporting the national economy and preserving Egyptian interests.

The state has been keen to strengthen its communication with its citizens abroad, through various channels and initiatives that aim to listen to their needs and provide them with the necessary support. This meeting comes within the framework of these efforts, which aim to enhance the role of Egyptian youth abroad in the development process.

The Young Egyptians Network Abroad (YENA) is one of the platforms that brings together Egyptian youth from all over the world, with the aim of enhancing communication and cooperation between them and the state. Through this network, young people can participate in various activities and initiatives that aim to support the national economy and preserve Egyptian interests.

The meeting between Ambassador Nabil Habashi and the Egyptian youth studying abroad reflects the state's interest in its citizens abroad and its keenness to enhance communication with them. This meeting is a step towards strengthening the relationship between the state and its citizens abroad, and towards enhancing the role of Egyptian youth in the development process.

Key points

  • The Egyptian state is keen to enhance communication with its citizens abroad and provide them with the necessary support.
  • The Deputy Foreign Minister praised the role played by Egyptian youth abroad in representing Egypt in a dignified manner.
  • The meeting discussed a number of issues, including settlement of conscription status, equivalence of university certificates, and services and incentives offered to entrepreneurs and Egyptians abroad wishing to invest in Egypt.

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