The President of the Lebanese University, Professor Fouad Ayoub, signed a cooperation agreement with the President of the Lebanese ECOSOC, Mr. Charles Arbid, in the Central Administration - Museum.

The signing of the agreement took place in the presence of Professor Zeinab Saad, General Coordinator of International Relations Office, Dr. Marlene Haidar, Dean of the Institute of Social Sciences, Dr. Selim Mekdessi, Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, officials of the ECOSOC, and several directors and professors.

The agreement aims to activate the exchange of scientific and economic expertise and information between the two parties, to develop studies of common interest, to participate in conferences, seminars and workshops, to exchange various training programs, to prepare experts and specialized skills, in order to promote SDGs and to develop studies in the sectors of industry, trade, agriculture, tourism, science and technology.

Professor Ayoub, stressed in front of the attendees the need to strengthen the relationship between the Lebanese University and important sectors, especially the economic and industrial ones, and to develop and support research and innovation projects in order to provide students with the skills that the local and foreign labor market aspires to.

Professor Ayoub hoped that this cooperation between the two parties would be successful and fruitful, enhancing the university's strategy of opening up to various sectors and institutions.

As for Mr. Charles Arbid, he referred to the importance of cooperation between the two parties from an intellectual point of view, considering that the ECOSOC is a chartered, representative and consultative, but rather independent institution, representing all segments of productive society and working to create ideas, policies and visions related to economic, societal, environmental and cultural reality.