Immigration Minister Nabila Makram discussed on Monday mechanisms of formation of a foundation of Egyptian scientists abroad.

Famous Egyptian scientist Dr Magdy Yaacob, head of the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology Dr Mahmoud Sakr and head of National Research Center Dr Ashraf Shaalan attended the meeting.

The get-together comes in implementation of outcome of the 1st national conference held under the rubric of "Egypt Can" in the Red Sea resort city of Hurghada on Dec, 14-15. 

The minister highlighted the important role played by scientists in pushing forward development drive, referring to the significance of opening up contact channels between scientists inside Egypt and abroad.

For his part, Yaacob said implementing conference outcome will put Egypt on the right track. "Egypt has huge human resources, if exploited, we will make breakthroughs," he said.

Source: MENA