Syrian and Saudi education officials discussed ways of promoting cooperation in scientific research and exchanging expertise between universities.
Syrian Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Marwan al-Halabi, held during an official visit to the Kingdom, held discussions with the Acting President of King Saud University Prof. Ali M. Masmali on joint cooperation in the fields of higher education and scientific research.
Al-Halabi said the talks reflect the ministry of Higher education will to open up to pioneering experiences in the region, develop the education system in Syria in a way that serves students and researchers, and enhances the position of Syrian universities on the international scene.
The Syrian Minister also discussed with Fawzia bint Suleiman Al-Amro the acting president of Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University prospects for joint cooperation in a number of vital fields, namely promoting women’s empowerment by developing academic programs and initiatives that support women’s participation in higher education and scientific research.
