President Abdel Fattah al Sisi met on Wednesday with members of the foundation of the Egyptian graduates of world universities.

The meeting was attended by Planning Minister Ashraf el Arabi and top presidency officials.

The president said that the current period necessitates unity and hard work to help Egypt advance and achieve development, according to Presidential Spokesman Alaa Yousef.

Sisi added that education is the most important in the desired development process in Egypt.

The 600-member NGO was established last year with the aim of providing studies and advocacies for national intuitions.