Prof. Nasser El-Gizawy, President of Benha University, Prof. Zhang Pingwen, President of Wuhan University in China, and Mr. Fan Qi Qiang, Vice President of Viber Home Communications Technology Company, signed agreements for joint cooperation and the enhancement of training opportunities.
This took place during the second day of the visit by the President of Wuhan University and his accompanying delegation to Benha University, as part of the joint project between Benha and Wuhan Universities to establish a graduate studies college, which is expected to complete legislative procedures soon.
The signing of the agreements was witnessed by:
- Mr. Lu Chunqing, Minister Counselor and Educational Advisor at the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Cairo
- Prof. Jehan Abdel-Hady, Vice President of Benha University for Postgraduate Studies and Research
- The Academic Director at Benha University in Al-Obour City
- The Director of the International Relations Office at the university
- The Dean of the Graduate Studies College at Wuhan University
- The Director of the State Key Laboratory
- The Chair of the College of Economics and Management
- The Dean of the International Education College
- The Deputy Executive Director of the International Affairs Office
- The Director of the Administration Office at Wuhan University
Prof. Nasser El-Gizawy stated in a press release that the cooperation agreements align with the vision of the Egyptian state and enhance the strategic partnership between Egypt and China in various fields. He noted that the deep understanding and shared vision between Benha and Wuhan Universities led to their agreement to establish a joint graduate studies college.
He expressed his happiness at the inclusion of an important partner, Viber Home, which operates in Egypt and is establishing a massive factory for fiber optics to meet Egypt's needs and export to the world. He highlighted that the company's plan to create an international training base at the Benha-Wuhan College will provide significant support to the college's students and serve as a training platform for Egyptians and neighboring countries in Africa.
The cooperation includes Viber Home Communications Technology Company establishing a practical training base at the Benha-Wuhan Graduate Studies College to improve the quality of training for personnel and enhance cooperation between China and Egypt in the field of space information science and communications. This also involves developing joint training plans and creating a scientific training system, as well as developing training courses and joint projects through regular training exchange activities to improve the quality of student training at the center.
The agreements also include establishing a mechanism for technical exchange and enhancing the exchange of visits among young scientific and technological talents, conducting joint research in digital technologies such as remote sensing and communications, and jointly applying to join the Chinese government's Belt and Road Initiative laboratory. Prof. El-Gizawy mentioned that over the past ten years, Benha University has sent more than ten of its young researchers to Wuhan University for joint research in space science and remote sensing.
Prof. Zhang Pingwen emphasized the deep relationship between Egypt and China, praising the successful experience and joint cooperation between Wuhan and Benha Universities in establishing a joint college named after both universities for graduate studies.
the Supreme Council of Egyptian Universities approved the establishment of the Benha-Wuhan Graduate Studies College at Benha University in Al-Obour City, representing the first model of a joint academic institution between an Egyptian university and a Chinese university.
