Immigration Minister Nabila Makram announced the formation of a foundation of Egyptian scientists abroad under the chairmanship of renowned cardiothoracic surgeon Magdi Yacoub.

Makram made the remark on Wednesday during the inauguration of the two-day conference - under the rubric of "Egypt Can" - in the Red Sea resort city of Hurghada.

Makram added that the ministry would organize the coming conference in March or April to address means of developing the educational mechanism in Egypt. Education experts abroad will take part in the event. 

Earlier Wednesday, Prime Minister Sherif Ismail opened the conference which is sponsored by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and organized by the Egyptian Immigration Ministry.

Red Sea Governor Ahmed Abdallah alongside a cluster of ministers attended the conference inauguration. 

More than 30 scientists take part in the conference - the first to focus on benefiting from migrant Egyptian scientists to lay down scientific bases for national projects.

Dr Farouq el Baz and Yacoub are the honorary guests of the event.

The conference is expected to come up with key research papers to serve mammoth national projects within the framework of "Egypt's Vision 2030".

Sourve   MENA