Paris:Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research and Acting Minister of Culture Abdel Aziz Qonsowa engaged in bilateral meetings with officials from Malaysia, China, and Pakistan during the 225th session of the UNESCO Executive Board at the organization's headquarters.

According to State Information Service Egypt, the discussions were aimed at enhancing collaboration in higher education, scientific research, and technological education.

In talks with Malaysian Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek, Qonsowa focused on advancing educational cooperation, sharing system development expertise, and promoting student exchanges.

During the meeting with China's Vice Minister of Education Ren Youqun, they discussed strengthening partnerships between Egyptian and Chinese universities, particularly in technological education and applied scientific research related to industrial and community needs.

Conversations with Pakistan's Prime Minister Advisor Syed Tauqir Hussain Shah highlighted the importance of boosting academic ties, encouraging Pakistani student enrollment in Egyptian universities, and expanding scholarships in fields such as medicine, engineering, water science, and climate studies.

The talks also included discussions on cooperation in vocational training and aligning educational and cultural initiatives within the frameworks of UNESCO. These efforts are part of Egypt's broader strategy to enhance international academic partnerships, promote student mobility, and improve the global competitiveness of its higher education and research institutions.