University of Benghazi President Receives German Ambassador to Discuss Academic and Research Cooperation

The president of the University of Benghazi, Professor Eiz Eldeen Aldressi, received Arvid Enders, German Ambassador to Libya, for discussions on expanding academic and research cooperation between the University of Benghazi and German academic institutions. The meeting was attended by Dr Ahmed Saad, Director of the University’s International Cooperation Office.

Discussions reviewed previous agreements and memoranda of understanding signed between the two sides, alongside joint activities and programmes, and explored ways to further develop them and broaden cooperation in higher education, scientific research, and academic exchange.

Reintroducing German Language Teaching at the University of Benghazi

Professor Eiz Eldeen Aldressi proposed reintroducing German language teaching at the University of Benghazi through specialised courses offered by the Faculty of Languages. The initiative would diversify the University’s language programmes and create wider opportunities for academic, scientific, and cultural engagement with German institutions.

Ambassador Enders welcomed the proposal and expressed his readiness to support efforts aimed at developing German language teaching and expanding cooperation in this field.

German Ambassador Reviews University Development

The Ambassador also praised the academic development taking place at the University of Benghazi, as well as the recent reconstruction and development works across the campus carried out through the efforts of the Libya Development and Reconstruction Fund, headed by Engineer Belqasem Khalifa Haftar. He emphasised the importance of these developments in supporting the University’s teaching and research environment.