Joint cooperation between Egyptian, Nigerian universities

CAIRO Sept 10(SEE): Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Khaled Abdul Ghaffar met today the Nigerian ambassador to Egypt Abdelkader Dandati at the ministry's headquarter. They discussed joint cooperation between Egyptian and Nigerian universities

Dandati praised the pioneering role of Egypt in Africa and its support for Africans in various fields.

Abdeul Ghaffar hailed the historical relations between the 2 countries in many fields especially fields of science, education and culture.

He said that Egypt will support the educational establishments in Nigeria by sending Egyptian professors to teach there.

In order to enhance more developments, the 2 counties will focus on the scientific research on water, energy and agriculture

Abdeul Ghaffar is willing to meet Nigerian Minister of Higher education who will visit Egyptian universities soon.

Translated by Hana Khaled