The Higher Council for Science and Technology (HCST) represented by Dr. Dia’ El-deen Arafah, the Secretary General of HCST and the Association of Agricultural Research Institutions in the Near East & North Africa (AARINENA) represented by Dr. Rida Shibli, the Executive Secretary of AARINENA signed a memorandum of understanding aimed to achieve fruitful and constructive cooperation between the Higher Council for Science and Technology (HCST) and the AARINENA and in common areas of interest (research, training and any topics agreed upon), and to develop and support frameworks for cooperation in the mechanisms of scientific research and technical services in the agricultural sector.
Dr. Shibli said that (AARINENA) is keen to communicate and cooperate with institutions of common interest in promoting agricultural, rural development and developing agricultural research and technology inside and outside the region with the aim of advancing the development process and advancing workers in the agricultural sector to be able to present their mission and job in the required manner with high efficiency and professionalism. Dr. Shibli expressed his happiness in agreement with the HCST, which works to employ science and technology to serve the goals of economic, social and cultural development in Jordan, and works to keep pace with local and global changes.
Dr. Arafa pointed out that the HCST is working hard to build the national scientific and technological capabilities and work to develop them continuously by increasing awareness of the importance of applied scientific research, and providing the necessary support for scientific and technological activities, and networking between researchers and research, production and service institutions locally and internationally, thereby contributing to achieving National goals in these areas.
The Memorandum of Understanding included promoting the exchange of information and expertise in the fields of research and training, facilitating and using the various devices and tools available to parties to implement joint work and providing services and experiences and directing agricultural activity within the national priorities and goals, through specialized seminars and workshops.