180 million Japanese yen grants to develop the Egyptian Opera House

Dr. Ahmed Fouad Hano, Minister of Culture, Dr. Rania Al -Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation and Ambassador Iway Fumio, Japan’s ambassador to Egypt, witnessed the signing of the executive agreement for the grant of the project to improve the equipment of the National Cultural Center & LDQUO; Egyptian Opera House & RDQUO; in the presence of Dr. Lamia Zayed, President of Dar The Egyptian opera, and Mr. Kato Kane, the main representative of the JICA office in Egypt, the grant of 180 million Japanese yen is equivalent to (1.17 million dollars), with the aim of improving the infrastructure of the Opera House and raising the efficiency of its theaters through the development of devices and equipment, improving services, and developing The viewing hall for the big theater, provided that this agreement is implemented by installing these modern equipment from April to August 2027 This period in which the shows of the Great Opera House are scheduled to be disrupted on its big stage and the distribution of its artistic program on various other and small theaters, the Institute of Arab Music and the open theater And Alexandria Opera, Sayed Darwish Theater and Damanhour Opera. The project is an important landmark in our continuous efforts to enhance the cultural scene in Egypt and provide an environment that supports creativity, innovation and artistic expression; He added that the opera house has always been a beacon for artistic excellence, as it is a platform for local and international artists, and besides its role as a national cultural center, the Opera House also represents a symbol of the deep cultural relations between Egypt and Japan, pointing out that the grant agreement is a testament to the continuous cooperation between Egypt and our partners, which Their support is vital to the success of this pursuit. Continuing to strengthen a prosperous cultural system not only celebrates the past, but also looks at the future with hope and determination. Egyptian Japanese and strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries in various sectors of development; Mr. Katokin, representative of the Japanese International Cooperation Authority & LDQUO, expressed Jika & rdquo; his happiness at the signing of this agreement, which coincides with the passage of 7 decades on the Egyptian -Japanese development relations and is a certificate of confidence on the permanent friendship between the two countries. He also thanked Dr. Rania Al -Mashat, Minister of Planning and Development Economic and international cooperation in its efforts to complete this agreement, which reflects the commitment of JICA to enhance culture, creativity, arts and education as the main components of development.

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