boss "Japan External Trade Organization": "The Grand Egyptian Museum" An icon of Egyptian heritage and a partnership that goes beyond funding
Shigeo Nishizawa, Director of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) in Cairo, described the new museum as “an icon of Egyptian heritage,” and a symbol of a deep and fruitful international partnership that extended for more than two decades, combining ancient Egyptian civilization with advanced Japanese expertise.
Nishizawa said – in a statement to the Middle East News Agency – that the Grand Egyptian Museum It goes beyond being just a huge architectural or museum project, to represent a pioneering global model of cultural partnership that aims to preserve human heritage and present it to the world in its best light, stressing that this cooperation is a reflection of the deep appreciation that the Japanese people have for Egyptian civilization.
Nishizawa stressed that Japanese support is a partnership. Integrated knowledge, and he explained: “We have been keen to ensure that the Japanese influence is not only in engineering construction, but also in the spirit of work and its systems. We have presented the summary of our experience in the most precise fields; From applying the latest technologies in the restoration and preservation of organic and inorganic materials, to designing display systems that ensure the safety of artifacts and present them to the public in an innovative and attractive way.” He added that this support included vital aspects such as transferring the treasures of King Tutankhamun. Which is considered the most complex in the history of museums, as well as the project to rescue and restore the Khufu II ship, tasks that required extreme precision and great scientific knowledge.
Nishizawa stressed that the transfer of this expertise was not limited to equipment, but rather included preparing and training a new generation of Egyptian restorers and experts capable of managing this edifice according to the highest standards. Global.
He said that the fusion of Japanese technology with the greatness of Egyptian history is what gives this place its uniqueness and strength, stressing: “Our ultimate goal is for the world to see in the Grand Egyptian Museum an inspiring success story; The story of an ancient civilization that embraces the future with the support of a true friend, and that this edifice becomes not only the greatest in the world, but a permanent beacon of culture and a bridge connecting peoples.
He pointed out that the pride that Japan feels is not limited to the size of its contribution, but rather extends to seeing this dream come true after a long process of cooperation that began more than two decades ago, pointing out that the opening The museum’s upcoming exhibition next November is a celebration of the success of a unique model of international cooperation. From the perspective of the Japan External Trade Organization, Nishizawa presented a vision for the museum’s future as a sustainable institution, saying: “For a museum to maintain its leadership, it must not be a financial burden. We support transforming it into an integrated economic and cultural hub capable of generating profits, and it is necessary to develop a modern operational system that unleashes its full potential by organizing international exhibitions, cultural and artistic events, and educational programs that attract diverse segments of visitors, from tourists to families and researchers.”
He pointed out that this approach will ensure A continuous financial flow that covers huge operating and maintenance costs, and enhances the attractiveness of the entire pyramids area, creating added economic value that goes beyond the walls of the museum.
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