The Japanese Ambassador to Egypt, Fumio Iwai, and Alexandria Governor, Ayman Attia, attended the graduation ceremony of the Egyptian-Japanese University for Science and Technology in Alexandria. The ceremony was held for the graduating classes of 2025 and 2027. The event was also attended by academics, politicians, and other dignitaries. The university is a model of cooperation between Egypt and Japan in the field of education.
During his speech, Governor Ayman Attia congratulated the graduates, wishing them continued success in their careers. He emphasized that graduation marks not only the end of an academic phase but also the beginning of a new phase of contribution and responsibility towards serving the country and society. The governor praised the university's role in providing a distinctive educational model that combines academic excellence, practical application, innovation, and scientific research.
The governor highlighted the importance of investing in education and youth, which is a key pillar in building the future. He noted that the Egyptian state attaches great importance to developing the higher education system and scientific research, as well as enhancing international partnerships and benefiting from global experiences. This aims to improve the level of graduates and enhance their competitiveness locally and internationally.
Governor Attia expressed his appreciation for the excellent Egyptian-Japanese partnership represented by the university. He confirmed that cooperation between the two countries in education, scientific research, and technology reflects the depth of historical relations between Egypt and Japan. Both countries are keen on supporting youth and building human capacities to meet future requirements.
The graduation ceremony was attended by several notable figures, including Dr. Hani Hilal, head of the Egyptian-Japanese University's Board of Trustees, Dr. Ahmed Al-Sabagh, president of the university, and Yo Ibesawa, the chief representative of the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Egypt. Also in attendance were Dr. Mohamed Hussein Al-Hamami, a member of the Education and Scientific Research Committee in the House of Representatives, faculty members, and parents of the graduates.
The Egyptian-Japanese University for Science and Technology in Alexandria is a result of the cooperation between Egypt and Japan in the field of education. The university aims to provide high-quality education that meets international standards, combining theoretical and practical aspects. Its graduates are expected to contribute to the development of their communities and meet the needs of the labor market.
The event concluded with the governor congratulating the graduates and their families, wishing them a future filled with success and achievement. He emphasized that Alexandria takes pride in its sons, the graduates of the Egyptian-Japanese University, and looks forward to their contributions to the development and construction of Egypt's future.
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- The Japanese Ambassador to Egypt, Fumio Iwai, attended the graduation ceremony of the Egyptian-Japanese University for Science and Technology in Alexandria.
