On 20 July 2024, the Royal Thai Embassy in Cairo in collaboration with the Thai Students’ Association in Cairo under the Royal Patronage (TSA) organized an orientation for the first semester of 2024 academic year for students of TLECC. The said orientation was attended by more than 20 teachers, students and staff, comprising a number of activities such as introduction of new TLECC teachers and providing guidance on studying, examinations, and extracurricular activities.

On this occasion, Ms. Nathakrita Pungsuk, Director from the Department of Learning Encouragement (DOLE), Ministry of Education of Thailand, and her team also took part in the event via videoconference. Furthermore, Mr. Abdulhalem Toh-ae, a long-time teacher at TLECC since its inception in 1995, delivered a farewell speech to the students on his retirement and was presented with a certificate from DOLE for his 3-decade of dedication and educational service to the community at TLECC. From 2024 academic year onwards, TSA will be responsible for the operation of TLECC in collaboration with the Royal Thai Embassy in Cairo.

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On 25 July 2024, Ms. Thanavon Pamaranon, Chargé d’affaires a.i., delivered opening remarks at the 2024 International Academic Fair at the El Weili Youth Club, Cairo. The Chargé d’affaires expressed appreciation to the 69th Committee of Thai Students’ Association in Cairo under the Royal Patronage for the great preparation and encouraged Thai students to actively participate in the various activities. The said event shall provide a useful platform for students to showcase their abilities and knowledge in religion, various forms of arts, as well as practice their Arabic language and teaching skills. Food and product stores were also a good training ground for students’ careers and entrepreneurship. This year, students from the Egyptian Youth Council, Malaysia, and Indonesia were invited to perform in cultural activities as well.

On this occasion, the Chargé d’affaires underscored that this year marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of Thai-Egyptian diplomatic relations. Highlights of high-level exchanges between the two countries so far this year include the visits of the Thailand-Egypt Parliamentarians Friendship Group, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand and the Office of the National Security Council of Thailand. More recently, Professor Dr. Ahmed Mohammed Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of al-Azhar, visited Thailand as a guest of the Royal Thai Government and Mr. Aroon Boonchom, Sheikhul Islam of Thailand, will be visiting Egypt to attend the 9th International Fatwa Conference in Cairo. The importance of supporting Thai students studying in Egypt which exceed more than 2,800 students was raised at all levels.

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His Eminence Mr. Aroon Boonchom, Sheikhul Islam of Thailand, and delegation visited Egypt to participate in the 9th Fatwa International Conference under the theme “Fatwa and the Ethical Foundation in an Accelerating World” during 29-31 July 2024 in Cairo. His Eminence was invited to give a speech at the opening ceremony alongside high-level representatives from various countries. In his speech, His Eminence mentioned the role of the Office of Sheikhul Islam of Thailand in issuing fatwas and interaction with people of different faiths. He also emphasized that all Thai people have the right to freedom of religion as stipulated in the Constitution, and His Majesty the King of Thailand is the patron of all faiths. For these reasons, the people with diverse faiths in Thai society can coexist peacefully.

During the visit, His Eminence met with Prof. Dr. Shawki Ibrahim Allam, Grand Mufti of the Arab Republic of Egypt, and Prof. Dr. Abbas Abdallah Abbas Soliman, Chairman of the Executive Committee of the World Association for Al-Azhar Graduates (WAAG) and Secretary General of Council of Senior Scholars, and exchanged views on ways to promote cooperation in fatwa and education.

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H.E. Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, will pay an official visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt on 4-5 August 2024.

During the meetings, bilateral relations as well as current international and regional developments will be discussed.

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