Cairo:Minister of Education and Technical Education Mohamed Abdel Latif has proposed extending the Egyptian-Japanese educational partnership model to Iraq, emphasizing its potential in enhancing educational systems and sharing successful practices.

According to State Information Service Egypt, Abdel Latif made these remarks during a meeting with representatives from the Iraqi Ministry of Education and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Iraq. The discussions aimed at exploring cooperation in education, leveraging the Egyptian-Japanese partnership initiated after President Abdel Fattah El Sisi's visit to Japan in 2016.

Abdel Latif expressed pride in the collaboration with Iraq, citing the longstanding bilateral relations and shared cultural identity as a firm basis for exchanging expertise. He elaborated on the developments under the Egyptian-Japanese partnership, including the establishment of Egyptian-Japanese Schools and the implementation of Japanese "Tokkatsu" activities, which emphasize character building, life skills, and teamwork.

The meeting also discussed plans to expand the network of Egyptian-Japanese Schools, currently comprising 103 schools, integrating the Egyptian curriculum with Tokkatsu activities. Abdel Latif highlighted teacher preparation programs in collaboration with Hiroshima University and curriculum development efforts, including mathematics, science, and AI integration, in partnership with Sprix Foundation and Hiroshima University.

Iraqi delegation members and JICA representatives expressed admiration for the Egyptian-Japanese educational model and its success, particularly in applying Tokkatsu activities and incorporating AI concepts. Both parties agreed to maintain close coordination, exchange visits, and further explore the potential for bilateral cooperation in education.