Morocco and Palestine to sign cooperation accord in higher education

Morocco and Palestine will sign Thursday here an accord for the consolidation of cooperation in high education, scientific research and related sectors.

The accord, which stipulates the upgrading of contacts between Moroccan and Palestinian universities, will be initialed by Moroccan higher education minister Najib Zerouali and his Palestinian peer Moundir Salah who arrived last Weekend in Morocco on a work visit.

The two Arab officials reviewed on Monday ways of enhancing partnership between the two countries in academic studies, university management and teachers training.

The Palestinian official met on the same day with Moroccan ministers of trade, handicraft and vocational training. Talks covered the technical assistance needed by Palestine in various sectors and on the possibility of holding training sessions for Palestinians in engineering, handicraft and roads building.