Riyadh, February 11th – The rector of Aden University, Dr. Al-Khidr Nasser Lasour, and the Ambassador of Yemen in Cuba, Mr. Mohammed Saleh Nasher, were received by the Minister of Higher Education of Cuba, Dr. José Ramón Saborido Loid, in Havana, where the rector arrived to participate in the XIII International Congress of Higher Education “University 2022”.
During the meeting, the rector of Aden University discussed with the Cuban minister the ways to reactivate and strengthen cooperation between the two countries, especially with relation to the scientific exchange between Cuban and Yemeni universities, as well as the application of the Island’s experience in this field.
Dr. Al-Khidr explained the latest political and educational developments in Yemen, a nation that needs Cuba’s support in university education and medical cooperation. He also conveyed to Dr. Saborido the greetings of the Yemeni Minister of Higher Education, Dr. Khaled Ahmed Al-Wasabi, and his wishes of success for the “University 2022” conference.
The rector of Aden University also offered the shield of that high center of studies to the Cuban minister in gratitude for the support provided and the historic relations between the two friendly countries.
For his part, Dr. Saborido affirmed to the rector of Aden University and the Yemeni Ambassador that Cuba will maintain the permanent position of support for Yemen from the political and educational point of view, wishing that the war ceases and the peace and the reconstruction of that country are achieved. (EmbaCuba Arabia Saudita)
