Engineer Ayman Attia Governor of Alexandria received Mrs. Lina Blin, Consul General of France in Alexandria, as part of efforts to enhance bilateral cooperation between the two sides.
At the beginning of the meeting, Governor Attia warmly welcomed the Consul General, emphasizing the long-standing historical ties between Alexandria and France, as well as the strong interest and admiration that French citizens hold for the city. He noted that many Alexandrian families prefer to enroll their children in French convent schools, which are recognized for their high educational standards and the integration of academic excellence with ethical and cultural values.
In response, the Consul General highlighted the presence of several prominent French institutions in Alexandria, including the French Consulate, the French Institute, and the French Research Center, all of which play a significant role in promoting cooperation between the two sides. She also noted that southern regions of France maintain close collaborative ties with Alexandria, particularly in the areas of environmental initiatives and academic partnerships.
Governor Attia expressed his ambition to expand cooperation with French investors across several developmental sectors, including:
Restoration and development of the city’s heritage and strategic urban areas.
Collaboration in the manufacturing of additional transportation solutions.
Enhancement of waste management and recycling systems, including converting waste into electrical energy.
He further expressed a commitment to strengthening cultural collaboration by establishing partnerships between the Alexandria Opera House and its French counterparts, and by reviving the “Alexandrias of the World” Festival as an annual event, aimed at attracting increased cultural and commercial tourism to the city.
At the conclusion of the meeting, both parties expressed satisfaction with the ongoing collaboration and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and exchanging expertise across multiple sectors.