Egyptian Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Abdel Aziz Qansua, led a delegation to Japan from October 3 to 7. The primary objective of the visit was to strengthen ties between Egypt and Japan in the fields of higher education and scientific research. During his visit, Dr. Qansua met with several high-ranking officials from Japanese institutions to explore opportunities for collaboration.
Dr. Qansua discussed the extension of the Egyptian-Japanese Partnership in Education until 2031 with Japanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology, Yoshihiro Seki. The partnership, launched in 2016, has led to significant developments, including the expansion of the "Tokatsu" system to eight universities and the establishment of the Egyptian-Japanese University for Science and Technology (E-JUST).
The Egyptian Minister also met with Tsuyoshi Suginou, President of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS). They deliberated on increasing research cooperation, academic mobility, and joint research programs between Egyptian and Japanese researchers. Additionally, they explored the possibility of launching joint research programs in areas such as water, renewable energy, and artificial intelligence.
Dr. Qansua also held a meeting with the Vice President of the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) to discuss the launch of a joint research program with funding from both the JST and the Egyptian Science and Technology Development Fund (STDF). The program aims to support research in priority areas, including renewable energy, water, and artificial intelligence.
Furthermore, Dr. Qansua met with the Vice President of Tohoku University in Japan to discuss the establishment of a strategic research partnership between Egyptian universities and Tohoku University. They explored the possibility of launching joint Ph.D. programs in materials science, semiconductors, and energy.
The Egyptian Minister also engaged with a high-level delegation from Elsevier, a leading scientific publisher, to discuss the development of a partnership with the Egyptian Knowledge Bank. The partnership aims to utilize data analytics and research intelligence to evaluate the performance of Egypt's scientific research system.
During his visit, Dr. Qansua also discussed the organization of a Egypt-Japan Science and Innovation Forum in Cairo in 2027. The forum aims to build sustainable research and technological partnerships between the two countries and leverage their scientific capabilities.
Key points
- Egypt and Japan have agreed to extend their partnership in education until 2031, with a focus on expanding research cooperation and increasing exchange programs between the two countries.
