Kazakhstan and Egypt Strengthen Cooperation in Training Africa Specialists

Cairo, November 3, 2025 – Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Arab Republic of Egypt Askar Zhengis met with Mohamed Abdelsadek, President of Cairo University, to discuss prospects for expanding cooperation in higher education and strengthening people-to-people ties between Kazakhstan and Egypt.

The meeting focused on developing African studies programs and promoting the study of widely spoken African languages. Ambassador Zhengis noted that as Kazakhstan expands its diplomatic presence across the African continent, the demand for specialists with in-depth knowledge of African languages and cultures continues to grow.

Both sides highlighted the historical significance and academic excellence of Cairo University – one of the oldest and most prestigious institutions in the Arab world – and discussed opportunities for cooperation in medicine, new technologies, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation.

Founded in 1908, Cairo University is Egypt’s oldest and one of the most prestigious universities in the Arab world. With more than 200,000 students and 26 faculties, the university has educated generations of distinguished political, intellectual, and cultural leaders. Among its notable alumni are Boutros Boutros-Ghali, former Secretary-General of the United Nations; Hosni Mubarak, former President of Egypt; Naguib Mahfouz, Nobel Laureate in Literature; Amr Moussa, former Secretary-General of the League of Arab States; and Kwame Nkrumah, the first President of Ghana. Cairo University has also conferred honorary doctorates upon several world leaders, including King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia.