- President of Assiut University: the Prime Minister's visit is vibrant and translates a comprehensive development vision
- President of Assiut University: the human dimension is embodied in every step of the Prime Minister's visit
- Dr. El-Minshawy: Assiut University is an academic partner in achieving the development of Upper Egypt and achieving the goals of the New Republic
Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of Assiut University, praised the historic visit made by Dr. Mustafa Madbouly, prime minister, to Assiut Governorate, stressing that it is not just an inspection tour, but it was a strong national message confirming that the development of Upper Egypt has become at the forefront of the priorities of the Egyptian state, and clearly embodies the philosophy of the New Republic in field work and comprehensive development.
Dr. El-Minshawy explained that the visit reflected a new spirit in government performance, characterized by an active field presence and integration between various state agencies, under the tireless leadership of Dr. Hisham Abu Al-Nasr, governor of Assiut, and with a high-level ministerial presence, which included: Dr. Khalid Abdul Ghaffar, Deputy Prime Minister for Human Development, Minister of Health and population, Dr. Manal Awad, Minister of Local Development, Dr. Maya Morsi, Minister of social solidarity, and engineer Sherif Al-sherini, Minister of Housing and utilities and urban communities, Mr. Alaeddin Farouk, Minister of Agriculture and land reclamation, Mr. Mohammed Abdul Latif, Minister of education and technical education, and Major General Majid Abdul Hamid, Deputy Minister of transport.
Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy said: "this visit reflected that the government is not following up from the offices, but working on the ground with a beating heart, listening, moving, and accomplishing . This is the essence of the positive discipline we are talking about: commitment, transparency, and a genuine will to change. At Assiut University, we believe in our role as an academic and development partner in this process, and we are working hard to integrate with the vision of the state in building the future,"he said.
Dr. El-Minshawy added that the prime minister's visit was not traditional, but it was a dynamic tour that included all sectors of life. It began with the opening of the upper manqbad bridge, a vital and long-awaited project, to make a qualitative leap in the fluidity of movement north of Assiut city and connect neighborhoods and centers, contributing to reducing traffic pressure and improving the quality of daily life.
The highlight of the visit was the presence of the humanitarian dimension in all its details, where Dr. Mustafa Madbouly witnessed the delivery of 22 electric wheelchairs for people of determination, in a humanitarian gesture that embodies the state's commitment to empower the most needy groups. The talent of the child "King Abdullah" was also the surprise of the visit, after she dazzled the audience with her singing, and the Ministry of culture adopted her talent, confirming the state's support for the young energies in the heart of Upper Egypt.
In the health sector, the visit was a strong boost for the medical care system, as the prime minister inspected the Ophthalmic Hospital in Assiut, as part of the glaucoma early detection initiative, one of the most prominent presidential initiatives in the field of eye health. He also visited Manflot Central Hospital and Abu tij specialized hospital, and was briefed on the development of emergency departments, intensive care and nurseries, reflecting the state's interest in enhancing the efficiency of treatment services, especially in rural and remote areas.
In the field of education, the most prominent stop was the visit of Ahmed deifullah International School of Applied Technology, which represents a qualitative leap in technical education, in partnership with the private sector in the fields of artificial intelligence and technology. The tour also witnessed a visit to Assiut decorative secondary school, where students were creative in displaying their artistic products, in a scene that embodies the convergence between talent, education and production.
In the water sector, the prime minister inspected the Czech filtered water plant in the eastern neighborhood of Assiut, which is one of the main pillars in improving water services, especially for high-altitude areas. The visit also included the first artesian water well in Assiut since the reign of King Farouk, which is currently being restored to become a heritage and awareness landmark, in addition to following up the work of the central drinking water laboratory, which is a pivotal Center for quality control.
The livestock station in Al-Hamam village in Abnub center had a remarkable presence as part of the tour, where officials reviewed efforts to enhance animal production and achieve local food security. The program also included an inspection of the Assiut – derout Agricultural Road duplication project, which contributes to improving transport traffic and facilitating trade exchange between villages and centers.
In addition to the state's vision of economic empowerment, the prime minister inspected a live model of the "Your Profession Is Your Future" initiative, through a mobile training car equipped with the latest equipment, to train young people and qualify them for the labor market, in a step that reflects the state's orientation towards investing in people and skills.
Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy stressed that Assiut University plays a pivotal role as a key partner in the development process. Through its academic and research programs, the university promotes innovation and the skills necessary to build a generation capable of keeping up with developments, and also contributes to development projects that support the local economy and achieve sustainable development.
Dr. El-Minshawy also explained that the role of the university is embodied in its specialized research centers in various development fields, as well as its active participation in developing the skills of young people and qualifying them for the labor market, in line with the vision of the state in building the New Republic and achieving comprehensive development of the upper level.