Egypt, Japan Discuss Strengthening Scientific Research Partnership

Egypt’s Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Abdel Aziz Konsowa, met with his Japanese counterpart, Yoshihiro Seki, to discuss strengthening cooperation in scientific research.

Seki heads Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, known as MEXT.

The talks focused on reinforcing the research partnership between Egypt and Japan, bringing together the ministers responsible for overseeing scientific research in both countries.

The brief account of the meeting did not specify proposed projects, agreements or a timetable for further cooperation.