President Al-Assad: Universities are among the most important pillars of society

Damascus, (ST) – President Bashar Al-Assad on Wednesday chaired the Higher Education Council meeting with the participation of the concerned ministerial team.

During the meeting, the vision of the higher education and scientific research sector for the next period 2023-2030 was put forward.

President Al-Assad affirmed that universities, as a tool for education and scientific research, are among the most important pillars of society, and a major tool in its development. On the other side, the society also contributes to upgrading the universities, the president said.

The vision of the higher education and scientific research sector is based on the main principles of higher education that stem from educational policies, including the capacity policy, the educational map, technical education, digital transformation, private university education and scientific research.

The discussed higher education vision puts the priciples of higher education in accordance with their current situation, challenges, and future trend towards them within a perspective that defines the role of universities in society and the state, and sets work programs related to priorities within an executive strategy that achieves that vision.

State institutions in various sectors play a vital role in implementing the vision of higher education and its programs and plans to reach the required results that the state and society need in the next stage.

Raghda Sawas