Somalia, Egypt to collaborate in enhancing the education sector

GOOBJOOG NEWS | CAIRO: Federal Government of Somalia’s Ambassador to Somalia Ilyas Sheikh Omar has reiterated Somalia’s commitment to nurturing educational partnerships with Egypt.

Speaking after meeting officials from the Egyptian Ministry of Education to explore avenues for further collaboration and enhance the education sector in Somalia Ambassador Omar expressed his appreciation for Egypt’s continued support and underscored the significance of sustained collaboration in advancing the education sector in Somalia.

The ambassador emphasized the need for joint efforts in empowering Somali students and educators, and he proposed various avenues for cooperation, such as student exchange programs, scholarships, and the exchange of best practices in education.

During the meeting, Somali officials expressed heartfelt gratitude to the government and people of Egypt for their unwavering support in the field of education in Somalia and called for increased collaboration in various areas, including capacity building, curriculum development, and teacher training, to improve the quality of education in Somalia.

The meeting served as a platform to discuss concrete steps and initiatives that could be undertaken to bolster educational cooperation between Egypt and Somalia.

Both sides recognized the potential for enhanced collaboration and shared a common vision of building a robust education system in Somalia.

The delegation from Egypt was led by the director of the Ministry of Education, accompanied by other high-ranking officials.

The officials explored strategies to address the challenges faced by the Somali education sector and identified areas where Egypt’s expertise and experience could make a substantial impact.