19/6/2025
Prof. Dr. Abdelrazek Desouky, President of Kafrelsheikh University, receives Dr. Faheem El-Borai Qoura, Director of the International Strawberry Breeding Program at the University of Florida and Professor of Botany at the Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, and a former classmate, to discuss scientific cooperation between the two sides.
Dr. Desouky states that the visit is held within the framework of shared research interests in developing and breeding new varieties of citrus fruits, strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries, as well as sustainable agriculture, with the goal of exploring future cooperation opportunities.
The meeting also discusses collaboration and training programs aimed at enhancing agricultural development, promoting the academic level of university students, and conducting applied research to serve the agricultural sector. The aim is to meet the needs of local, regional, and international markets by adopting the latest scientific and technological agricultural methods in line with modern scientific demands. Dr. Desouky expresses his appreciation for the cooperation of various institutions and confirms the importance of such partnerships in achieving Egypt’s Vision 2030, promoting international collaboration, and sustainable development.
Otherwise, Dr. Faheem El-Borai Qoura expresses his pleasure with the meeting and praises the university’s role in research, education, and community service. He wishes the university and its leadership continued success in achieving advanced standings locally and internationally.
Dr. Qoura also notes that the meeting includes discussions on cooperation between the Faculty of Agriculture at Kafrelsheikh University and the International Strawberry Breeding Program at the University of Florida, to assess the university's academic progress, learn about its capabilities, and explore future cooperation in the field of preparing and training students and graduates.
