Alexandria University President Prof. Dr. Roshdy Zahran met a delegation from China’s Office for National Science and Technology Awards led by director Dr.Weng to discuss means of promoting cooperation in areas of common interest in preparation to sign a cooperation agreement.

Dr. Zahran affirmed the longstanding relations between Egypt and China since 60 years ago. He also stated that Alexandria University is keen to cooperate with Chinese scientific and research academic sides through forging scientific partnerships and joint programs.

He briefed the delegation on the university’s strategic plan, international partnerships and agreements.

The Chinese delegation presented the conditions of awards granted by the Center in fields of science and technology and the evaluation criteria for submitted projects. They also described the contributions that can be provided to Alexandria University for cooperation with the Chinese academic institutions.

The meeting was attended by Prof. Dr. Seddik Abdul Salam the University Vice-President forGraduateStudies and Research, Prof.Dr. Hesham Gaberthe University Vice-President for Education and Student Affairs, Prof. Dr. Mohammed Ismail Dean of the Faculty of Science, Prof. Dr. Mokhtar Yousef Dean of Graduate Studies and Research Institute, Prof. Dr. Abdel AzizKonsowaDean of the Faculty of Engineering,Prof. Dr.Boshra Salem Director of the Office of International Relations at the university and Prof. Dr. Magdy Abdel Azim theDeputy of the Faculty of Engineering.