Karak, May 18 (Petra) — Mutah University President Salameh Al-Naimat
on Monday received Mohammed Nasri bin Abdul Rahman, the Ambassador of
Malaysia to Jordan, and Sheila Marie Andalisan, the Philippine
Consul, to discuss mechanisms for strengthening scientific, academic,
and cultural cooperation, state media reported.

The diplomatic meeting, which was attended by the university’s vice
presidents, focused on expanding institutional partnerships between
Mutah University and educational institutions in both Malaysia and
the Philippines.

Al-Naimat emphasized the university’s commitment to expanding its
international academic presence and engaging with global educational
frameworks. He noted that the university currently hosts students
representing more than 28 nationalities from various Arab and foreign
countries, which underscores its academic standing and its role in
promoting cultural and academic diversity on campus.

The discussions covered potential avenues of cooperation,
specifically centering on student and faculty exchange programs,
joint scientific research initiatives, and the mutual exchange of
institutional expertise to enhance the overall educational
environment for students.

The Malaysian ambassador and the Philippine consul praised the
academic standards achieved by Mutah University and commended its
educational ecosystem, which attracts international students. They
both stressed the importance of building sustainable academic and
research-driven partnerships with the university moving forward.

//Petra// AF