Muscat: Dr. Fahd Al Jalanda Al Said, Vice Chancellor of Sultan Qaboos University (SQU), met with Xiao Jie, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of the People’s Republic of China, to explore avenues for academic and scientific collaboration between Oman and China.

According to Oman News Agency, the Vice Chancellor emphasized the pivotal role of SQU in educating and preparing future leaders across various fields. He highlighted existing cooperation agreements between SQU and Chinese academic institutions, including a recent agreement to teach the Chinese language at SQU’s College of Arts and Social Sciences. Additionally, he noted the importance of scholarships for study in China and student exchange programs with several Chinese universities.

Xiao Jie praised SQU’s national achievements and referenced the Sultan Qaboos Chair for Arabic Language Studies at Peking University, established in 2007. The Chair serves as a cultural bridge between the two nations, supporting research on Omani-Chinese relations, Arabic-Chinese translations, and the dissemination of academic content. It also facilitates student activities that enhance scientific and cultural cooperation.