Egypt launches October-conference preparations with education cabinet meeting

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly convened the first preparatory meeting for President Sisi's October conference reviewing achievements across government sectors.

• Madbouly met Education Minister Mohamed Abdel Latif and Higher Education Minister Abdel Aziz Qanswa, acting culture minister, opening a series of preparatory meetings.

• Madbouly said the conference must respond to public questions candidly, open dialogue with specialists, and present a clear future vision for education.

• The two ministers detailed the current state of university and pre-university education and the government's plan to improve the system.

• Madbouly said the conference should conclude with clear recommendations, specific decisions and executive programs reassuring citizens on education access, quality and the middle class.

• Madbouly met Awqaf Minister Osama al-Azhari, discussing the renewal of religious discourse to promote tolerance and moderation.

• Madbouly met Youth and Sports Minister Joher Nabil, stressing youth rehabilitation and the National Training Academy's role in preparing leaders.

• Madbouly said the session would open to thinkers, specialists and university professors, and stressed a roadmap to overcome youth challenges.

• The cabinet spokesman said the October conference would be held in the second half of the month.

• The spokesman also said classroom density nationwide fell from up to 120 students to an average of 45.

• Cabinet spokesman Mohamed Adel said the conference will span multiple days, preceded by dialogue sessions across sectors to gather expert opinions.