Egypt and Uzbekistan reaffirm ties at Cairo embassy's 35th independence anniversary

Egypt's higher education minister attended the Uzbek Embassy's National Day celebration in Cairo, marking 35 years of independence, with both sides pledging deeper cooperation.

• Qansuwa attended the celebration on behalf of the Egyptian government alongside Uzbek Ambassador Mansourbek Kilichev, conveying President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi's greetings.
• Qansuwa noted Egypt was the first Arab state to recognize Uzbekistan's independence in December 1991, with full diplomatic relations established the following January.
• Qansuwa said Ain Shams University and Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance academic and research cooperation.
• Kilichev said Uzbekistan treasures its historical ties with Egypt and seeks broader collaboration in higher education, culture, and tourism.