HE Gen. Ibrahim Hammad, Governor of Assiut, Prof. Ahmed Abdu Gaeis, Vice President of Assiut University for Graduate Studies and Research, Prof. Adel Raiyan, Vice President for Education and Students' Affairs, and Prof. Yussef Shaheen, Director of German Language Center have all met HE. Mr. Hansjörg Habar. The German Ambassador arrives to Assiut in a visit to the German Language Center located at the Faculty of Arts and reinforce the ties of friendship between the Egyptian and German peoples, and also to support the New Assiut Barrage and Hydropower Venture.   The German ambassador expressed his delight with the visit particularly when he noticed that the Egyptians, with their varying cultures and specializations, are keen on learning German language. He also denoted that the Egyptians are the speediest language learners. He also aspired for creating joint ventures and channels in various scientific, professional, or cultural concerns to attract Egyptians who speak German. As for the New Assiut Barrages Project, the Ambassador indicated that it represents a cultural transformation that will benefit farmers, fishers, and transportation work power. This project is expected to have been accomplished by 2019, and will definitely contribute enormously to the financial inputs of Assiut province.