Amman: Two Senate committees met separately on Monday with visiting Lebanese Education Minister Rima Karami to expand bilateral cooperation in education, culture, and youth development.
According to Jordan News Agency, the first meeting was led by Education and Higher Education Committee Chair Wajih Owais, who highlighted legislative stability, educational autonomy, and quality output as major drivers of academic success. He elaborated on Jordan's efforts to expand technical education and align academic programs with job market demand, as part of the Kingdom's comprehensive modernization vision.
Karami commended Jordan's educational model, stating that her official visit aims to establish a joint framework for knowledge-sharing. She mentioned that Lebanon is in pursuit of educational reform and is seeking active partnerships with Jordan to elevate educational quality to international standards.
In the subsequent meeting, Culture, Youth, and Sports Committee Chair Haifa Najjar underscored the integration of culture and education in human development. She emphasized the role of reading, cultural initiatives, and national narrative projects in fostering awareness and connecting future generations to their heritage.
Najjar also provided insights into the committee's efforts to partner with public and private entities in supporting creative cultural industries and heritage-based design. Karami expressed Lebanon's eagerness to draw on Jordan's experience in cultural industries, youth initiatives, and national storytelling, welcoming structured coordination between Amman and Beirut.