AMMAN
– HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, founder and chairman of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Global
(TAG.Global), has recently underscored the depth of Jordanian-Libyan relations
at all levels, pointing to the importance of TAG.Global’s contribution. He
affirmed that the commitment of TAG. Global's expertise and capabilities in
different fields, to Libya's development is an Arab and national duty.

Dr,
Abu Ghazalel’s  statement came during a meeting at Talal Abu-Ghazaleh
Knowledge Forum (TAG-KF)  that hosted Dr. Muftah Al-Harir, chairman
of Libya’s National Planning Council, in the presence of government 
and education representatives from Libya, including (by Zoom) Libya’s
Minister of Education,  Dr. Musa Muhammad Al-Maqrif. 

The
purpose of the meeting was to discuss means of supporting Libyan universities
in academic and scientific research fields, digital transformation, exchange of
expertise, qualifying university cadres, and implementing quality assurance
standards in education. That is in addition to strengthening cooperation in the
infrastructure field through the establishment of a national network for
research and education in Libya,  and linking it with the Arab States Research and Education Network (ASREN) and
the European Research and Education Network.

During
the meeting, Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh stated that the means of support provided by
TAG.Global – as a Jordanian national institution – to the Libyan people are
manifold, as previously defined the  by the  cooperation agreement
between the two parties.

He
further referred to the efforts needed to overcome all challenges and obstacles
the educational and economic system, as well as the business environment in
Libya, in addition, to providing consultations and guidance to members of the
National Council.

In
the same context, Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh affirmed TAG.Global’s readiness to offer its
educational programs and professional certificates in several fields including
accounting, intellectual property, information technology, and English language
to be incorporated in Libya’s university education.

Meanwhile,
 Minister Al-Maqrif, commended TAG.Global’s role in developing education
in the Arab region, pointing to the significant role it plays in developing
education in Libya. 

For
his part, Mr. Al-Harir praised cooperation of Jordanian academic institutions
with their Libyan counterparts, noting to the Council’s willingness to develop
and improve Libya’s academic, scientific and economic system in accordance with
the best international standards.

Mr.
Al-Harir said the Council endeavors to prepare studies that identify the
objectives, policies and strategies of economic and social development, as well
as the investment in natural, human and financial resources and potentials
through TAG.Global.

The
meeting included participation (by zoom) by a host of Libyan university
presidents and representatives from Libya’s National Authority for Scientific
Research, the Center for Strategic and Future Studies and Libya’s Long-Term
Strategic Committee.

In
conclusion, the two parties agreed on establishing a joint taskforce for the
development of an implementation plan of several activities and services.