# Egypt higher education and research cooperation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/egypt-higher-education-and-research-cooperation > Updated: 2026-09-18T09:49:21.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Egypt’s Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Abdelaziz Qansoua, has engaged in a series of initiatives aimed at expanding academic cooperation and supporting sustainable development. Initial efforts focused on regional and local collaboration. Dr. Qansoua met with the Director General of the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) to discuss establishing a training center in Egypt and providing scholarships. He also met with the Governor of the Red Sea to discuss using university research to support renewable energy, water desalination, and the transition to a green economy. Subsequent activities expanded to institutional management and international diplomacy. The Minister presided over a Cairo University council meeting to launch the 2026/2027 academic year, highlighting upcoming conferences on artificial intelligence and biotechnology. Additionally, Dr. Qansoua met with the French Ambassador to Cairo to discuss strengthening bilateral partnerships and supporting the development of the French University in Egypt. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-18: Egypt's Higher Education Minister leads university meetings and French diplomatic talks Egypt's Higher Education Minister Abdel Aziz Qanso presided over Cairo University's new academic year launch and met with the French Ambassador to bolster bilateral scientific and academic cooperation. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/egypts-higher-education-minister-leads-university-meetings-and-french-diplomatic-talks ### 2026-09-03: Egypt's Higher Education Minister discusses research and development cooperation Egypt's Minister of Higher Education met with ALECSO officials and the Red Sea Governor to discuss academic cooperation, scientific research, and supporting sustainable development projects. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/egypts-higher-education-minister-discusses-research-and-development-cooperation --- Cite as: Egypt higher education and research cooperation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/egypt-higher-education-and-research-cooperation