Amman, Sept. 8 (Petra) -- Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan, Chair of the Board of Trustees of Princess Sumaya University for Technology (PSUT), met on Tuesday with Lebanese Minister of Education and Higher Education Rima Karami to explore ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in education, scientific research, and innovation.

The meeting took place during Karami’s official visit to Jordan to review the kingdom’s educational expertise and academic frameworks. The discussions were attended by PSUT President Wejdan Abu Elhaija, Lebanese Ambassador to Jordan Brigitte Tawk, members of the university’s Deans Council, and the visiting Lebanese delegation.

Princess Sumaya highlighted the deep historical relations between Jordan and Lebanon, praising Lebanese students enrolled at PSUT as a reflection of the enduring academic and cultural ties between the two nations.

During the meeting, Princess Sumaya presented an overview of the El Hassan Science City ecosystem, which encompasses the Royal Scientific Society, PSUT, the iPARK business incubator, and Amman Baccalaureate School. She underscored the advanced capabilities of these institutions in scientific research, entrepreneurship, and innovation, stressing the importance of leveraging these resources to build effective partnerships, exchange knowledge, and advance sustainable development.

Investments in human dignity, education, and innovation serve as the foundation for empowering individuals and building resilient, knowledge-based societies, Princess Sumaya added.

Abu Elhaija outlined PSUT’s academic milestones and its specialized programs in computing sciences, engineering, and business technology designed to align with the demands of the digital economy. She noted that the university's achievements stem from continuous support and strategic guidance aimed at fostering skills capable of delivering innovative solutions for future challenges.

For her part, Karami commended PSUT’s academic standing and its role in fostering technological innovation. She expressed Lebanon's keenness to translate the visit into practical joint initiatives, strategic research support, and collaborative programs that address environmental and developmental challenges through science and technology.

Karami extended her gratitude to Jordan's leadership, government, and people for their continuous support of Lebanon, reaffirming the importance of expanding bilateral ties in higher education and research.

The visit concluded with a tour of the PSUT campus, where the delegation visited an exhibition showcasing student entrepreneurial projects in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and drone engineering.

//Petra// AF