Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk and Minister of Education and Technical Education Mohamed Abdel-Latif, discussed measures to improve teachers’ financial conditions, confirming that efforts are underway to approve a pay raise for teachers by the next academic year.

The two ministers met at the Ministry of Finance headquarters in the New Capital to discuss a number of issues related to improving teachers’ financial conditions.

They affirmed that efforts would continue to secure a pay raise for teachers by the next academic year, helping boost their incomes and strengthen their financial stability in recognition of their pivotal role and vital mission in the education system.

Kouchouk stressed the Ministry of Finance’s commitment to supporting the state’s efforts to improve teachers’ financial conditions and increase their incomes.

He noted that coordination with the Ministry of Education and Technical Education would continue to develop financial and regulatory mechanisms to help achieve this goal, in line with the state’s priorities and the capacity of the state budget, while supporting teachers’ financial stability and strengthening their ability to fulfill their educational mission.

For his part, Abdel-Latif praised the continued cooperation and coordination between the ministries of Education and Finance, emphasizing that improving teachers’ financial conditions is a top priority for the Ministry of Education and Technical Education.

The meeting also explored ways to strengthen cooperation between the two ministries to develop mechanisms aimed at improving teachers’ economic conditions and discussed the financial and regulatory measures required to achieve this goal. 

The discussions come as part of the state’s efforts to improve teachers’ conditions and enhance their working environment, ultimately contributing to better quality education.