Cairo University: South Korean president's visit opens new academic partnership prospects

CAIRO – 20 November 2025: Cairo University is gearing up for a “historic visit” by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday, underscoring the firm Egyptian-Korean relations and the growing cooperation in science, technology, and innovation.

The university said the visit opens new prospects for academic and research partnerships, and supports collaboration in advanced industries, technology transfer, and capacity-building, the university said in a statement.

This contributes to efforts to develop a knowledge-based economy and promote sustainable development, the statement added.

The university affirmed its commitment to expanding cooperation with leading Korean universities through joint programs, as well as student and faculty exchanges that enhance skills development.

The visit marks an important step in strengthening academic ties between Cairo and Seoul, the university affirmed.

It also lays the groundwork for a new phase of scientific and research collaboration aimed at advancing opportunities for students and researchers in both countries.