International Relations

The meetings lasted for three days and included many various topics, notably the cooperation of universities in the north and south of the Mediterranean to find solutions and draw common policies to guide research and projects to serve the interests of the Mediterranean.

During the visit, Ms. Benzimori reviewed the graduate programs and discussed ways of developing and strengthening academic cooperation, scientific and cultural exchange between AAUP and French universities. They also discussed ways of granting scholarships from the French government to the Palestinians to study in France. In addition to emphasizing the importance of exchange relations between students and faculty members between Palestinian universities and French universities.

The Spanish Deputy Consul discussed the importance of exchange programs for students and professors and praised the agreement between Arab American University and the University of Granada in Spain, which will be implemented during the next academic year.

He confirmed his readiness to arrange visa and departure procedures for students and Palestinian employees of Arab American University who are to enroll in the exchange programs next year in Spanish universities.