Frederick University and Jordan University of Science and Technology – JUST signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to develop joint research activity and participate in research programmes.
A press release from Frederick University said the two academic institutions acknowledged the mutual benefits that could arise from their cooperation with JUST considered one of the top institutions in Jordan and the Middle East with worldwide distinctions.
The two universities will seek to develop joint actions in the fields where they have know-how and will promote cooperation of academic and administrative staff through exchange programmes. They will develop joint research activity and participate in academic and research programmes.
During the ceremony which took place on 8 November, Rector of Frederick University, Professor George Demosthenous said that the memorandum is the start a series of activities for the benefit of both universities and countries.
He also praised the role of Jordan’s Ambassador to Cyprus, Mohammad El-Fayez in developing the academic relations of the two countries.
The Jordanian Ambassador to Cyprus said he hoped that cooperation between the two Universities will bear fruit”. On his part, Ambassador of Cyprus to Jordan, Michalis Ioannou, congratulated the two Universities and pointed out that the cooperation of academic institutions is a priority in further developing the relations between the two countries.
Source: Cyprus News Agency