Prof. Dr. Gaber Nassar, Cairo University President, received Former President of Addis Ababa Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Associations (AACCSA), Polo Solomon, and Vice President of Addis Ababa University (AAU), Hirut Wolde-Mariam. They are the two representatives of Ethiopian People Diplomatic Delegation which actually visits Egypt, accompanied by the Ethiopian ambassador in Cairo, Mahmoud Dardir Jidi.

The meeting was attended by Prof. Dr. Gamal Essmat, the Vice President of Cairo University for Graduate Studies and Research Affairs, and Prof. Dr. Said Daw, the Vice President of Cairo University for Community Service and Environment Development.

During the meeting, Nassar confirmed the important role played by People Diplomatic Delegation in understanding among peoples and enhancing relations among societies. He pointed out that Egypt and Ethiopia are linked by historical and geographic relations which require enhancing these relations for the interest of the two peoples.

The two representatives of Ethiopian People Diplomatic Delegation expressed their delight for visiting Cairo University as one of the most important universities in Africa. They identified the available potentials for boosting cooperation between Cairo University and Addis Ababa University in educational and research fields.

Prof. Dr. Gaber Nassar said that there is a current initiative and cooperation projects between Cairo University and Nile Basin countries in educational and health fields, including scholarships for African students. He said also that Cairo University is ready for more cooperation with Ethiopia in educational and research fields, and it has a specialized institute for African Studies.

The two representatives of Ethiopian People Diplomatic Delegation visited Central Library – Cairo University after the meeting.

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