Amman, May 13 (Petra) -- Arab Trainers Union and a delegation from Libya’s Libyan Petroleum Research Center discussed plans to strengthen cooperation in petroleum training, occupational safety and professional qualification programs targeting the oil and gas sector.

The discussions focused on developing specialized training systems and enhancing the efficiency of national workforces in energy-related industries amid growing demand for advanced technical and safety skills across the region.

According to a statement issued Wednesday by the union, Younes Khataibeh highlighted the importance of modernizing specialized training frameworks in the petroleum sector and expanding accredited professional certification programs.

He also reviewed the union’s efforts to develop professional accreditation and classification systems at the Arab level aimed at improving training quality and aligning programs with modern international standards.

The Libyan delegation presented an overview of the activities and achievements of the Training and Development Center affiliated with the Libyan Petroleum Research Center, describing its role in preparing and developing national talent working in Libya’s oil and gas industries.

Officials said the center delivers specialized training programs designed to meet evolving sector requirements and strengthen technical competencies in petroleum operations.

The meeting concluded with an agreement to establish strategic cooperation between the two sides covering accreditation of training programs, development of trainers and expansion of specialized vocational pathways in oil, gas, occupational safety and health fields.

During the meeting, the Libyan delegation received an official accreditation certificate from the Arab Trainers Union in recognition of the center’s contribution to petroleum training and workforce development in Libya.

At the conclusion of the talks, Younes Khataibeh presented the union’s commemorative shield to the delegation in appreciation of its efforts in training and professional development within the energy sector.

//Petra// RZ