Dr. Hussein Eissa, Egyptian Vice Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, attended the opening of the "National Identity: Rooted and Renewed Vision" conference in Alexandria. The event, under the auspices of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, will run for three days at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. The conference was also attended by several high-ranking officials, including Dr. Abdel Aziz Kansoua, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Dr. Maja Morsi, Minister of Social Solidarity.
Dr. Eissa expressed his pleasure in participating in the conference, describing it as a significant scientific and cultural event that addresses the issue of national identity. He emphasized that Egypt is a young country and that its youth are the foundation of its future. Dr. Eissa highlighted the importance of investing in the awareness and belonging of young people to enhance and preserve national identity.
The conference features several scientific sessions and parallel discussions over its three-day duration. These sessions will review the rooted elements of Egyptian identity, the challenges it faces, and strategies for enhancing it. The event covers several topics, including the current status of identity elements in Egypt, national identity and cultural discourse, and identity in the digital age.
Dr. Eissa also participated in the first scientific session of the conference, titled "Describing the Current Status of Identity Elements in Egypt." He emphasized that Egyptian national identity is not in crisis but is facing challenges that require awareness and confrontation. Dr. Eissa also discussed the economic aspect, noting that national identity positively affects the economic situation.
The Egyptian Vice Prime Minister highlighted the role of the family in building individuals and enhancing national identity. He stressed the importance of paying attention to products related to cultural and social identity and promoting their exports to foreign markets. Dr. Eissa also noted that tourism and antiquities constitute a major part of Egyptian identity.
The conference aims to convert its recommendations into executive plans and programs that can be applied. Dr. Eissa expressed his wishes for the conference to achieve its goals, emphasizing the government's keenness to translate the scientific and intellectual outputs into tangible results.
Key speakers at the conference included Dr. Ali Al-Din Hilal, Professor of Political Science at Cairo University, who moderated a session attended by Dr. Maja Morsi, Minister of Social Solidarity. The event brought together a wide range of participants, including ministers, governors, academics, and media professionals.
Key points
- Dr. Hussein Eissa emphasized the importance of youth in shaping and preserving national identity.
- The conference in Alexandria covered several topics related to national identity, including its current status, cultural discourse, and the digital age.
- The event aimed to convert recommendations into executable plans to enhance Egyptian national identity.
