Cairo:Ambassador Alaa Youssef, Chairman of the State Information Service (SIS), along with Prof. Dr. Mahmoud Siddiq, President of Al-Azhar University, inaugurated a seminar titled "Youth and Their Role in Supporting Egypt’s Image" at Al-Azhar University’s conference hall. The event was attended by university leaders, faculty staff, and over 500 students.

According to State Information Service Egypt, Ambassador Youssef praised the Grand Imam, Prof. Dr. Ahmed El-Tayeb, for promoting dialogue and tolerance. He emphasized that Al-Azhar's mission is to introduce Islam's tolerant principles and enhance Egypt's image. Youssef highlighted that Al-Azhar students should extend their learning to societal service, confronting misinformation, and promoting national awareness.

Ambassador Youssef outlined SIS's role in engaging with youth and raising awareness about national projects under President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi's leadership. He affirmed SIS's commitment to training students in translation, media diplomacy, and strategic communication through internships, enhancing their skills and linking studies with practice.

He stressed youth's crucial role in using digital platforms to support Egypt’s image and reflect its cultural identity. Youth should express their homeland’s history and capabilities objectively, thus conveying a positive image globally.

Prof. Dr. Mahmoud Siddiq welcomed Ambassador Youssef, acknowledging his diplomatic role and SIS's impact in communicating accurate information about Egypt. The seminar included a dialogue on youth's role in societal awareness and confronting misinformation, with calls for continued cooperation between Al-Azhar University and SIS to enhance youth capabilities and promote Egypt's image.