Somalia and Egypt Discuss Expanding University Scholarships for Somali Students

CAIRO — Somalia’s ambassador to Egypt, Ali Abdi Aware, has held talks with Egypt’s Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Abdelaziz Qansouh, on expanding educational cooperation and increasing scholarship opportunities for Somali students seeking university education in Egypt.

The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in higher education and scientific research, particularly increasing the number of scholarships available to Somali students at Egyptian universities. During the discussions, both sides highlighted the historic ties and strategic partnership between Somalia and Egypt, stressing the importance of promoting education, academic exchange and professional skills development for Somali students and experts.

Egypt’s Minister of Higher Education underscored the importance of further strengthening educational relations between the two countries, saying Cairo would offer Somali students access to various academic opportunities at universities across Egypt. He said the initiative would provide Somali students with additional opportunities to pursue higher education and benefit from Egypt’s academic institutions.

Ambassador Aware, who also serves as Somalia’s permanent representative to the Arab League, welcomed the discussions and stressed the importance of expanding bilateral relations, particularly in educational services and opportunities for Somali students. He also expressed appreciation to the Egyptian government and people for their continued support to Somalia.

The meeting was also attended by Egyptian Ambassador Karim Sharif, assistant foreign minister for African affairs, who helped facilitate the discussions. The talks reflect ongoing efforts by Mogadishu and Cairo to strengthen their longstanding relations, with education and academic cooperation emerging as key areas of bilateral engagement.

The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in higher education and scientific research, particularly increasing the number of scholarships available to Somali students at Egyptian universities.

During the discussions, both sides highlighted the historic ties and strategic partnership between Somalia and Egypt, stressing the importance of promoting education, academic exchange and professional skills development for Somali students and experts.

Egypt’s Minister of Higher Education underscored the importance of further strengthening educational relations between the two countries, saying Cairo would offer Somali students access to various academic opportunities at universities across Egypt.

He said the initiative would provide Somali students with additional opportunities to pursue higher education and benefit from Egypt’s academic institutions.

Ambassador Aware, who also serves as Somalia’s permanent representative to the Arab League, welcomed the discussions and stressed the importance of expanding bilateral relations, particularly in educational services and opportunities for Somali students.

He also expressed appreciation to the Egyptian government and people for their continued support to Somalia.