The National Research Centre in Cairo hosted a signing ceremony for a letter of intent between Egypt and Libya to foster scientific, technical, and research cooperation. The agreement was reached on the sidelines of the First Arab Network for Scientific Research Centres Conference. This partnership aims to enhance collaboration between research institutions in both countries and open new avenues for researchers to implement joint projects and studies.
The letter of intent was signed by Dr. Mamdouh Maawad Ali, President of the National Research Centre, and Dr. Faisal Abdelazim Al-Abdali, Director-General of the Libyan Research Authority. The agreement outlines a general framework for cooperation, encouraging the implementation of joint research programs, particularly in areas that can provide solutions to challenges faced by Egypt, Libya, and the Arab region.
The cooperation includes exchanging researchers, experts, and scientific competencies, as well as organizing conferences and workshops. Both parties also agreed to collaborate in technological development and the transfer and localization of technology. This joint effort seeks to provide mutual benefits from the research facilities and equipment available to both parties.
Key areas of collaboration include allowing researchers to utilize the laboratories, facilities, and research equipment available to both parties. This will enable them to conduct joint studies and projects, leveraging the available resources in each country. Both parties also aim to prepare joint research proposals for submission to national, regional, and international funding programs.
The signing of the letter of intent is a preliminary step towards a more detailed memorandum of understanding, which will outline specific areas and mechanisms of cooperation between the two parties. This development coincides with the First Arab Network for Scientific Research Centres Conference, taking place on October 4-5 at the National Research Centre in Cairo.
The conference, themed "Towards an Advanced Arab Research System," brings together numerous officials, experts, and representatives from Arab research institutions and academia. The event aims to explore ways to enhance cooperation among Arab research centers, exchange experiences, and share resources in areas of mutual interest.
The Egyptian-Libyan cooperation reflects the commitment of research institutions in both countries to strengthen communication among researchers and leverage available expertise and resources. This collaboration is expected to support the implementation of joint research projects in the coming period, ultimately contributing to the advancement of scientific research in the region.
Key points
- The National Research Centre and Libyan Research Authority have agreed to exchange researchers, experts, and scientific competencies.
- The cooperation aims to provide solutions to challenges faced by Egypt, Libya, and the Arab region.
- The agreement is a preliminary step towards a more detailed memorandum of understanding.
