Culture Minister Meets President of AASTMT to Boost Cooperation

 Dr. Gihan Zaki, Minister of Culture, met with Dr. Ismail Abdel Ghaffar, President of the Arab Academy for Science, Technology, and Maritime Transport (AASTMT), to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation in education, training, and capacity building.

The meeting focused on supporting cultural and knowledge-based projects aimed at driving development efforts in Egypt and the wider Arab region.

Empowering the Human Element

During the meeting, the Minister of Culture emphasized the necessity of integrating efforts between cultural and educational institutions. She noted that such synergy:

* Boosts investment in human capital.

* Strengthens the role of culture and knowledge in achieving sustainable development.

 Fosters awareness and critical thinking among younger generations.

A Commitment to Strategic Partnership

For his part, Dr. Ismail Abdel Ghaffar expressed his pride in collaborating with the Ministry of Culture. He reaffirmed the Academy’s commitment to expanding partnership horizons and providing its scientific and technical expertise to support cultural and educational initiatives.

He added that these efforts are central to serving the goals of comprehensive development across Egypt and the Arab world.