Al-Busairi: Enhancing the exchange of Gulf expertise is a fundamental pillar for developing higher education and scientific research

Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Dr. Badr Al-Basiri affirmed on Sunday that Kuwait is committed 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 outputs.

This came during Al-Basiri’s participation via video link in the preparatory meeting of the deputy ministers of higher education and scientific research from 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 in the Bahraini capital of Manama next Wednesday.

The meeting discussed several items on the agenda and ways to strengthen cooperation and coordination among GCC member states in the fields of higher education and scientific research, as well as follow-up on initiatives and issues of shared Gulf interest.