Egyptian Minister of Education and Technical Education, Mohamed Abdellatif, attended the National Day celebrations of the Federal Republic of Germany as an honored guest, representing Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli. The event took place at the German Embassy in Cairo, with Florian Hahn, State Minister in the Federal Foreign Office, and Ambassador Jürgenscholz, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Egypt, in attendance. Abdellatif expressed his appreciation for being part of the celebration.
During his speech, Abdellatif extended his congratulations to the German government and people on their National Day, wishing them continued peace, prosperity, and progress. He highlighted the significance of German unity, which serves as a reminder that when nations unite around a common goal and aspiration, they can build something greater than what seemed possible. Abdellatif emphasized that Germany has converted this pivotal moment into decades of economic strength, scientific progress, and innovation.
Abdellatif stressed that Egypt and Germany are bound by a robust and continuously evolving partnership that spans various fields, including politics, trade, investment, industry, energy, development cooperation, science, culture, tourism, and education. He emphasized that the strength of this partnership is not measured by the number of areas it covers but by the positive change it brings, the institutions it fosters, and the opportunities it creates for citizens.
The Egyptian Education Minister highlighted the significance of cooperation between Egypt and Germany in education and skills development, as these areas are crucial for supporting human development and enhancing capabilities. Abdellatif noted that the partnership between the two countries reflects a principle that both nations understand well: education must link knowledge to ability, learning to opportunity, and the classroom to the outside world.
Abdellatif pointed out that Germany's experience in connecting education to industry and the job market has made it an important partner for Egypt, which is working to transform its technical education system. He emphasized that the value of this cooperation cannot be measured solely by programs or agreements but by the impact it has on teachers, students, and families.
Florian Hahn, State Minister in the Federal Foreign Office, welcomed Abdellatif as an honored guest and thanked him for his contributions to supporting the German-Egyptian partnership. Hahn mentioned that Germany and Egypt are working together to create organized and formal pathways for qualified professionals and promote vocational training, allowing for the transfer of knowledge and expertise.
Hahn highlighted the strong German presence in the Egyptian education sector, including German schools and upcoming projects, such as "100 Egyptian-German schools" and "100 Egyptian-German vocational schools." He emphasized that these initiatives not only provide educational pathways but also build bridges between the two societies, which will remain strong. Hahn also noted that Egypt is a vital partner for Germany, with diverse and extensive relations between the two countries.
Key points
- Egypt and Germany are strengthening their partnership in education and skills development.
- The partnership aims to create opportunities for Egyptian youth and support human development.
- Germany's experience in connecting education to industry is valuable for Egypt's efforts to transform its technical education system.
