Government and ICESCO explore HE, research cooperation

Syria and the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in higher education and research during a meeting in Damascus on Sunday, reports the Syrian Arab News Agency, SANA.

Higher Education and Scientific Research Minister Marwan al-Halabi said international organisations play a key role in linking Syrian universities with global institutions. He stressed the sector’s need for academic and institutional support to overcome current challenges and maintain progress despite difficult circumstances.

Al-Halabi highlighted the ministry’s focus on knowledge economy projects, renewable energy and university incubators, saying these could provide new opportunities and enhance resources for the sector. He also noted digital transformation is a top priority as a tool to improve governance and fight corruption in academic and administrative work. For his part, ICESCO Director General Dr Salim bin Mohammed AlMalik expressed the organisation’s readiness to provide academic and scientific support, including sponsorship for conferences and international seminars.
Full report on the SANA site