Deputy Minister of Higher Education: Committed to Supporting Joint Gulf Efforts to Develop Educational and Research Systems

Kuwait City, September 13 (KUNA) – Dr. Badr Al-Basiri, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, affirmed today, Sunday, Kuwait’s commitment to continuing its support for joint Gulf cooperation in the fields of higher education and scientific research, in a manner that contributes to the development of educational and research systems and enhances their outcomes. This statement came during Dr. Al-Basiri’s participation, via video conference, in the preparatory meeting of the undersecretaries of the ministries of higher education and scientific research of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, ahead of the 26th meeting of the GCC Ministers of Higher Education and Scientific Research, scheduled to be held next Wednesday in the Bahraini capital, Manama. Dr. Al-Basiri stressed that enhancing the exchange of expertise and experiences among GCC member states constitutes a fundamental pillar for developing the higher education and scientific research sectors and supporting the trajectory of joint Gulf development. The meeting discussed several items on the agenda and ways to strengthen cooperation and coordination among GCC countries in the fields of higher education and scientific research, as well as follow-up on initiatives and issues of shared Gulf interest. (End) K.M.J / A.M.H