First Lady Mubarak receives British Aerospace Systems grant for promoting education in Egypt

Egypt's First Lady Suzanne Mubarak on Tuesday visited the British Parliament where she attended a party hosted in her honor at the House of Lords. The party witnessed the allocation of a grant by the British Aerospace Systems, for promoting education in Egypt.

In a speech marking this occasion, Mrs. Mubarak lauded the Egyptian-British deeply-rooted friendly ties and underlined the need to get both the government and the private sectors cooperating to update education to the latest scientific and technological developments.

Mrs. Mubarak held a meeting with Lord Privy Seal, Leader of the House of Lords and Minister of Women Baroness Jay of Badington on promoting women's social and economic conditions and reviewing the preparations for the upcoming International on Women Conference.

Mrs. Mubarak was kept posted on programs being carried out by Britain to improve women's educational and job conditions. She explained legal procedures aiming to enhance the role of women.

Mrs. Mubarak, accompanied by the Egyptian Ambassador and a number of legislators, toured through the corridors of both Houses. She concluded the visit by commending the hospitality she received and voiced keenness on more cooperation in the fields of women and children.

On the other hand, Mrs. Mubarak is due to receive Wednesday members of the British Alexandria Library Friends Society in her capacity as honorary chairman of the British society. The society members will showcase books, documents, references and publications they intend to offer to the Library.