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Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” and the University of Qatar Signed a Memorandum for Cooperation

The Rector of Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohrdiski” Professor Dr. Habil. Anastas Gerdzhikov and the President of the University of Qatar Dr. Hassan Rashid Al-Derham signed a Memorandum for Cooperation aiming at establishing more effective academic relations and cultural links.

The document was signed at a ceremony at the Council of Ministers in the presence of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Bulgaria Mr. Boyko Borisov and the Emir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani who is currently on a state visit to this country.

The Memorandum envisages the two institutions to cooperate both in the training and further development of faculty members and in the exchange of knowledge and experience, as well as in conducting joint activities in different domains in science and education.

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Sofia University and the University of Qatar will employ their expertise to arrive at solutions of scientific problems, stimulate the exchange of faculty, students and research workers in areas of mutual interests. The document also envisages the stimulation of the exchange of literature, various publications and materials related to educational, teaching and research goals.

The organization of scientific fora, the development of joint research activities and publications of common interest to the two academic institutions are also envisaged by the memorandum.

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