STACO Chairman and Brazilian Chargé d’Affaires Discuss Enhancing Academic and Scientific Cooperation
As part of its ongoing efforts to expand international partnerships and broaden the horizons of joint cooperation, Engineer Salem Ramadan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Sheikh Tahir Al-Zawi Charity Foundation (STACO), held an extensive meeting with H.E. Fernando José de Abreu, the Brazilian Chargé d’Affaires to the State of Libya and Ambassador to Tunisia.
Strengthening Academic and Research Partnerships
The meeting’s agenda focused primarily on exploring ways to build and develop pathways for academic and scientific cooperation between research and educational institutions. During the session, Engineer Salem Ramadan outlined the Foundation’s vision and its diligent efforts in supporting the academic sector. He highlighted strategic initiatives aimed at exchanging expertise and elevating the standard of scientific research, emphasizing the importance of benefiting from Brazil’s pioneering experience in transferring and localizing knowledge.
Consolidating Bilateral Relations
For his part, H.E. Ambassador Fernando José de Abreu praised the leading role played by the Sheikh Tahir Al-Zawi Charity Foundation, expressing his country’s sincere keenness to activate and develop bilateral relations with Libya across various fields.
This meeting gains additional significance as it coincides with ongoing diplomatic efforts to resume the operations of the Brazilian Embassy from the capital, Tripoli. Such a move represents a strategic step and a positive indicator toward strengthening diplomatic presence and expanding the scope of institutional and developmental cooperation.
Future Perspectives for Joint Action
The meeting concluded with both parties reaffirming the importance of continued coordination and intensifying meetings to formulate clear, actionable work programs. Future steps are expected to include the design of academic exchange programs, preparations for joint scientific seminars and conferences, and the building of effective communication bridges that serve the scientific and developmental goals of both nations.
