Prof. Ashraf Swailam, Vice-President of the University for Post-graduate Studies and Research,and Prof. Abdul Baset, vice-president of Mansoura University, 

received the delegation of Hubei University of Education in China to discuss ways of cooperation and to sign a memorandum of understanding to exchange experiences between the two sides, especially in the field of languages ​​and exchange of cultures.

The delegation includes Prof. Josio Zhang, University Director, Prof. Hongmei Zhang, Dean of the Faculty of Educational Sciences, Ms. King Wang, Director of the Office of Academic Affairs, Mr. Young Wang, Director of the Office of the University Director, Mr. Hui Liu, Director of the office of International Relations, Ms. Sarah is the representative of the Chinese Cultural Bureau in Cairo. In the presence of Prof. Reza Sayed Ahmed Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Professor. Prof. Mohamed Salah, Head of International Relations Office, Prof. Hamdi Shaheen Professor of English at the Faculty of Arts

During the meeting, both sides agreed to establish the Confucius Institute at Mansoura University to specialize in Chinese studies and Chinese language.