This morning, in his office, the SU President received the members of the Afro-Austrian Forum for European Union-funded Projects in the presence of Prof. Dr. Sherif Fahmy, the SU Vice President for Post Graduate Studies and Scientific Research and the dean of the SU Faculty of Science, several representatives of Austrian and African universities, Prof. Dr. Hendrik Prank, Representative of Pretoria University in South Africa, Dr. Marie Koja, Representative of Kyambogo University in Uganda, Dr. Niels Han Klaus, Representative of Creams University in Austria, as well as representatives of Suez University.

The SU President began the events with a welcome speech expressing his appreciation and gratitude to the representatives of the African and Austrian universities for their joint efforts in developing research projects that reflect the importance of scientific and academic cooperation between the universities.

Hnijal also stressed the importance of strengthening international cooperation between various academic institutions, both in Europe and Africa, because of the serious and strong opportunities offered by such cooperation to meet everyone's needs for experiences and competencies that benefit all parties. He noted that such partnerships are a key pillar for achieving sustainable development, particularly in the fields of water purification and countering climate change.

After the SU President's word, representatives of African and Austrian universities gave presentations on achievements in current research projects. The presentations also included plans aimed at strengthening international cooperation and increasing joint research projects, thereby contributing to greater scientific and knowledge integration among partners.

The representative of Creams University in Austria had a presentation explaining the opportunities currently available for submission of projects funded by the Austrian and European Union.

The representative of Pretoria University in South Africa presented the various disciplines of his university, what has been completed of the projects, and reviewed new ideas shared to be implemented in the future with Suez University.

A representative of Kyambogo University in Uganda reviewed modern techniques for water purification and the impact of climate change.

After the meeting, the SU President donated commemorative shields to guests in recognition of the achievements and cooperation made during the previous period.

This conference is an important platform for exchanging ideas and experiences and promoting relations between universities, reflecting Suez University's commitment to expanding the prospects for international scientific cooperation.

The events of the meeting attended by Prof. Dr. Rania Shamaa, Dean of the SU Faculty of Commerce, Dr. Mohamed Aziz, Acting Dean of the SU Faculty of Computers and Information, Dr. Ali Majid, SU project coordinator, a representative of the SU International Cooperation Office, as well as several teaching staff to explore ways of enhancing cooperation. A panel discussion was held to exchange ideas to promote collaboration between faculties and disciplines.

Following the meeting, Prof. Dr. Sherif Fahmi took guests on a tour to visit the SU Faculty of Fish Resources as they were received by Prof. Dr. Osama Kaddour, Dean of the faculty. The attendees inspected the faculty's water laboratory and its fishery production unit. They also visited the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology as they were received by Prof. Dr. Ashraf Jalal, Dean of the faculty. The attendees visited the studios and the SU Center for the Care of Disabled Students, where they were received by Prog. Dr. Ihab Shehata, director of the center, and the staff of the center.