Cairo Research Station

40th Anniversary Reception of the JSPS Cairo Research Station

Hosted at the Residence of the Ambassador of Japan to Egypt

The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Cairo Research Station has reached a significant milestone in 2024, celebrating its 40th anniversary. To commemorate this occasion, a reception was held at the Ambassador’s Residence, bringing together distinguished guests and partners who have long been engaged in fostering academic exchange between Japan and Egypt.

On this memorable evening, Mr. Sugino Tsuyoshi, President of JSPS, expressed his heartfelt gratitude to all those who have contributed to the advancement of academic cooperation between the two countries. Special appreciation was extended to Ambassador Hiroshi Oka and the staff of the Embassy of Japan in Egypt for their invaluable support in making this celebration possible.

Since its establishment in 1932, JSPS has served as Japan’s leading funding agency for academic research, with a mission to support scholars and build strong foundations for international research collaboration. For four decades, the Cairo Research Station has played a vital role in promoting academic exchange between Japan, Egypt, and the wider Middle East and African regions.

With the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHER) of Egypt and JSPS in 2009, joint research programs and activities of the JSPS Alumni Association in Egypt—established in 2008—have flourished. These achievements stand as a testament to the sustained efforts of the Cairo Research Station over the past 40 years.

It is our sincere hope that this reception provided a meaningful opportunity for dialogue, exchange, and the strengthening of friendships among all participants, paving the way for further academic cooperation in the years ahead.