The President of the University of Jordan, Dr. Nathir Obeidat, discussed today with the Ambassador of the Republic of Chile to Jordan, Jorge Alejandro Tagli Canel, ways to enhance academic and cultural cooperation between the university and Chilean higher education institutions.
During the meeting, Obeidat expressed his welcome to strengthening relations, building effective cooperation between the two sides, and expanding the university's influential partnerships; which contributes to the exchange of experiences and knowledge for the benefit of the university, its students, and researchers, especially in areas in which Chile has accumulated expertise, such as water treatment and desalination technologies, and natural resource management; which opens new horizons for joint scientific and academic cooperation.
The two parties agreed to hold a joint symposium on water desalination, organized by the Faculty of Engineering at the university in cooperation with the University of Chile, and hosting experts from both parties; with the aim of exchanging experiences in this vital field, and expanding the horizons of joint scientific research.
The meeting was attended by the Vice President of the University for Scientific Faculties Affairs, Dr. Ashraf Abu Karaky, the Vice President for Humanities Faculties Affairs, Dr. Nahed Emaish, the Vice President for Quality and Local Accreditation Affairs, Dr. Amira Al-Masri, the Vice President for Administrative and Financial Affairs, Dr. Ziad Al-Hawamdeh, the Dean of the School of Engineering, Dr. Menwer Attarakih, and the Director of the International Affairs Unit, Dr. Sameh Al-Zubaidi.