A 10-member Egyptian delegation is now participating in a Japan-hosted international youth development conference to discuss educational, environmental and cultural issues.

Eng. Hossam Makram Allah, one of those participating in the gathering, said he will take part in a study on the influence of globalization on the educational systems.

The gathering will discuss also exchanging expertise and information in the field of education.

The Egyptian delegation arrived in Japan on September 22 and will return to homeland on October 7.