Eng. Mohamed Salah El-Din Mustafa, Minister of State for Military Production, received Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, to discuss issues of joint cooperation, in the General Court of the Ministry of Military Production.

Eng. Mohamed Salah El-Din Mustafa, Minister of State for Military Production, indicated that during the meeting, joint cooperation files were discussed, adding that this meeting reflects the keenness of both sides to implement the directives of President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Republic, to enhance constructive cooperation between the various state institutions and scientific research centers and to exploit capabilities National industrialization to deepen and increase the proportions of local industrialization. .

Minister "Mohamed Salah" emphasized that the Ministry of Military Production pays great attention; To contribute to the development of the higher education system in Egypt along with the development of the manufacturing and production system, through the affiliated agencies, in order to contribute to the renaissance of the nation.

For his part, Dr. Ayman Ashour appreciated the existing cooperation between the Ministry and the Ministry of Military Production in implementing a number of national projects in the field of higher education and scientific research, looking forward to more fruitful cooperation with the Ministry in all fields; To contribute to raising the efficiency of the industrial sectors, in line with achieving the goals of sustainable development. .

Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, stated that the aim of the meeting is to follow up the latest developments regarding a number of projects that are being implemented by companies and units affiliated with the Ministry of Military Production in areas of common interest, indicating that this meeting comes out of the belief of the two ministries in the importance of linking scientific research. industry and transforming ideas and scientific research into outputs, whether in the form of innovative products or services that contribute to the development of Egyptian industry, support the national economy, and qualify a generation that has the ability to unleash industrial energies, based on knowledge, advanced technology, and innovation, pointing out that this comes in light of the strategy of the Ministry of Education. Higher education and scientific research that are in line with the state’s vision to achieve sustainable development 2030, stressing the role of universities and higher education institutions in contributing to the development process in society.

At the end of the meeting, the two sides agreed to prepare the signing of a cooperation protocol between the Ministry of Military Production and the Technological Colleges of the Ministry of Higher Education. To train students of technological colleges in military production factories, according to a comprehensive vision between the two ministries that is consistent with the needs of the labor market. .