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皇冠体育app British Ambassador to Egypt, James Watt, visited Alexandria on 30 November to 1 December. He had meetings with HE the Governor and the members of the Alexandria Business Association (ABA), as well as attending an event to celebrate the achievements of Alexandrian women at the British Consulate-General.

皇冠体育app Ambassador briefed the Governor on the re-opening of the British Council鈥檚 teaching centre in Alexandria, 11 years after it closed. As a sign of the UK鈥檚 commitment to Egypt, the British Council has expanded its operation in Alexandria, and hopes to provide English teaching for up to 1,000 students next year. 皇冠体育app British Council also signed a protocol with the Alexandria Business Association (ABA) to strengthen the skills and employability of young people.

皇冠体育app Ambassador also discussed the UK鈥檚 interest in strengthening trade relations with Alexandria and the surrounding north coast governorates and investment opportunities for UK companies with both the Governor and the ABA. He also met over 50 prominent Alexandrian women from various fields including business, civil society and the media.

Speaking after the visit, Ambassador Watt said: 鈥淚t was wonderful to be back in Alexandria and to see again the energy and positive spirit the city has. Alexandria is an exciting trading city with many high quality educational establishments, with huge numbers of students. My country looks forward to forming an even closer partnership with the city in coming weeks and months.鈥�

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