CAIRO, April 7 (MENA) - French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday Egypt is amazing in its academic capabilities at the level of the Arab region.

In a speech during the Egyptian-French Universities Forum, Macron expressed his gratitude to everyone who contributes to strengthening university cooperation between Egypt and France, saying he is proud of French-Egyptian partnership.

Egypt is one of the oldest civilizations in the world and one of the youngest countries, he said, noting that there has been a 22% increase in the number of Egyptian students enrolled in France.

The French president said the French University in Egypt is currently on a remarkable path, and that it aims to receive approximately 7,000 students on a new campus.

The architectural design will be pioneering and consistent with sustainability standards, Macron said, adding the French university would welcome students from Egypt and the African continent.

Within a few months, the French University will become a reality, and within two and a half years the edifice will be complete.

The French President thanked all the university representatives who attended today to sign the various partnerships and accompany this wonderful project of the French University in Egypt, which constitutes a bridge to a broader partnership that aims to include all research institutions.

Macron indicated his commitment to training teachers and offering dual degrees, noting that he wants to increase the number of universities offering these dual degrees and that the private sector, which believes in Egyptian youth, can be mobilized for this purpose.

Macron said that scientific research is the only means of progress and must be supported without any restrictions. (MENA)
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