"Al-Balqa Applied" discusses with Iraqi academic delegation prospects for cooperation

Salt, October 19 (Petra) - The President of Al-Balqa Applied University, Dr. Ahmed Al-Ajlouni, on Monday discussed at the Aqaba University College with an Iraqi academic delegation that included presidents of Iraqi universities the opportunities for joint work and the exchange of expertise in academic, scientific and research fields.

Al-Ajlouni stressed the importance of consolidating the bonds of cooperation with Arab universities, expanding the areas of partnership in education and scientific research and exchanging expertise, in a way that develops academic programs and enhances the quality of higher education outputs.

He explained the university's keenness to build sustainable institutional relations that allow the exchange of successful experiences, encourage the implementation of joint initiatives and projects that serve students and researchers, and enhance scientific cooperation between Jordan and Iraq.

The visit came within an academic study tour implemented by the "Tawasul" project, aimed at introducing the delegation to the Jordanian experience in higher education, reviewing the working methods and programs adopted in university education institutions, and discussing areas that could form a basis for future initiatives and agreements between the two sides.

The meeting included getting acquainted with the nature of the Aqaba College's programs, visiting the Research Center and reviewing its capabilities and activities, in addition to discussing opportunities for cooperation in research fields, which contributes to the exchange of expertise and encourages joint academic visits and activities between the two sides.

The "Tawasul" project provides a practical space for convergence between Jordanian and Iraqi universities, through direct meetings and reviewing different experiences, which helps transform academic communication into implementable programs and projects, and enhances opportunities for future cooperation in education, research and innovation.

The Iraqi delegation included the presidents of universities: Baghdad, Dr. Alaa Atiya; the Middle Euphrates Technical, Dr. Hassan Kadhim; the Northern Technical, Dr. Jasim Ali; the Southern Technical, Dr. Adnan Ateeq; the Middle Technical, Dr. Waddah Hatem; the advisor to the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and Director General of the Scholarships and Cultural Relations Department, Dr. Hazem Taher; the Director of the International and Arab Organizations Department in the Scholarships Department, Dr. Muwaffaq Samir; the Director of the Women's Affairs Department in the Ministry, Dr. Nada Al-Abadi; the Assistant Director of the International and Arab Organizations Department in the Scholarships Department, Dr. Nada Murad; the Country Director of the World University Service of Canada, Osama Kadhim; and the Project Director at the World University Service of Canada, Hisham Abdulhadi Majid.

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