Sarawak & Libya Explore Cooperation In Higher Education & Training
KUCHING: Sarawak and Libya are exploring potential cooperation in higher education and training.
The commitment to explore such cooperation was reflected in a courtesy visit by Libyan Ambassador to Malaysia Mohamed A.M. Attia on Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Abang Openg at Kompleks Satria Pertiwi here on Friday.
Mohamed A.M. Attia said the visit provided an opportunity to discuss and identify potential areas of cooperation between Libya and Sarawak, particularly in higher education and training.
“Today’s visit was a courtesy call to discuss and explore opportunities for cooperation. Insya-Allah, these discussions will continue in the future, particularly in the fields of higher education and training,” he told a press conference after the courtesy visit.
He also expressed his appreciation to the Sarawak Premier for receiving the delegation, describing the visit as highly successful.
He said this was his second visit to Sarawak, following his attendance at the Malaysia Day celebration in September.
Sarawak was also the fourth Malaysian state he had visited, after Johor, Penang and Pahang.
He expressed hope of returning to Sarawak to continue discussions on potential areas of cooperation identified during the meeting.
Also present were Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department (Project Coordinator for Regional Development Agencies, Kuching North City Commission and Islamic Affairs) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi, Sarawak Regional Office Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Hendy Assan, Sarawak Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Permanent Secretary Datu Adana Jed, PETROS Chief Executive Officer Dato Janin Girie, and Libyan Assistant Ambassador Emielly Dawas. -UKASnews
