The Executive Vice President of Al-Quds University in Jerusalem Prof. Imad Al-Khatib received the Deputy Representative of the Russian Federation to Palestine, Mr. Alexei Fayzov. The Russian official visited Beit Hanina campus to discuss academic and research cooperation between Russian universities and Al-Quds University.

Prof. Al-Khatib spoke during his meeting with Fayzov about the history of Al-Quds University, its academic programs, students, and the academic and research achievements. He touched on the academic relations that link the university with a number of universities around the globe, as well as the importance of expanding the horizons of academic and research cooperation.

Professor Al-Khatib also presented an overview of the university’s faculties in Jerusalem’s faculties and centers that provide services to the Palestinians, including the Beit Hanina and Sheikh Jarrah campuses, including the Center for Jerusalem Studies, the Community Action Center, and the Public Library.

Mr. Fayzov, for his part, stressed the importance of the existence of an ancient Palestinian university in the heart of Jerusalem despite all obstacles and challenges.

Al-Quds University has forged a wide network of academic and research relations with many universities and institutions inside and outside Palestine, within the efforts to serve its students and the entire Palestinian community.