On the fringe of attending the Fourth Meeting of the Alliance for Cultural Heritage in Asia, held in the People's Republic of China, Dr. Hisham El-Leithy, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, represented by the Supreme Council of Antiquities, and Shanghai International Studies University (SISU) to boost cooperation in museums and academic research.
The MoU aims to strengthen collaboration between the council and the university in museum and academic research by exchanging expertise and specialist staff. It will also facilitate university students' access to training opportunities at museums affiliated with the Antiquities Council, particularly the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir and the Luxor Museum. Under the memorandum, both parties will conduct joint scientific research in antiquities, art history, and other areas of mutual interest.
Moreover, the MoU covers the exchange of visits among researchers, museum curators, and archeological specialists. It will also include participation in conferences, seminars, and workshops and the organization of academic events to discuss the latest research findings and archaeological discoveries. It also covers the exchange of scientific and academic publications, while the university will provide technical support in database management.
After the signing ceremony, Dr. El-Leithy held a meeting with Dr. Yin Dongmei, President of the Shanghai International Studies Council, to discuss ways to implement the memorandum of understanding in a manner that delivers tangible outcomes in museum and academic cooperation, promotes training and exchange programs, and supports joint scientific research.
During the meeting, both sides underscored the strong ties between Egypt and China and reiterated their commitment to enhancing cooperation and exchanging expertise and knowledge in areas of mutual interest.
The meeting was attended by several senior university officials, including the Director of the Institute of Global Art History, the Director of the Office of International Communication and Exchange, and the Executive Director of the Graduate Institute of Humanities. Also, present was Jihad El-Rawi, Supervisor of the Department of International Organizations and International Cooperation Files in the Field of Antiquities at the Supreme Council of Antiquities.
🖋️ Source: Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities Online Portal
