Prof. Dr. Roshdy Zahran, head of the University of Alexandria, received on Wednesday morning, January 13, 2016 ambassador / Hossam Al Dabbas, General Consul of the State of Palestine in Alexandria in order to strengthen the existing ties of cooperation in various fields and discussed ways of activating the academic exchange opportunities.

Also the president of the university expressed during the meeting, the depth of relations between the Egyptian and Palestinian peoples and stressed that will be provided all types of care to Palestinian students and deal with their problems when needed.

Also the ambassador praised the role of the University of Alexandria and its contributions since its inception in the graduation of hundreds of Palestinian students also praised the Egyptian official and popular support for the Palestinian cause.

The meeting was attended by Prof. Dr. Essam Kurdi, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development, and Prof. Dr. Hisham Gaber, Vice President for Education and Student Affairs.