Agreement allocates 394 university seats to Palestinian students

AMMAN — The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research on Wednesday signed a cultural exchange agreement with the Palestinian Education Ministry, allocating 394 seats annually to Palestinian students in bachelor and postgraduate studies, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

The agreement, which was signed by Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Adel Tweisi and Palestinian Ambassador to Jordan Atallah Khairi, stipulates organising visits of faculty members from both countries, conducting joint research, seminars and conferences, among other activities.

Tweisi and stressed Jordan’s higher education institutions’ openness to Palestinian students, which aims to enhance the steadfastness of the Palestinian people on their national soil. F

or his part, Khairi praised the level reached by Jordanian institutions and expressed gratitude for the Kingdom’s efforts in supporting Palestinian students and universities.