Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General (DG) of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), and Dr. Alfred J. Vella, Rector of the University of Malta, explored prospects for cooperation between the University of Malta, ICESCO and the Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW).

The meeting was held on Friday, 4 March 2022, at the Presidency of the University of Malta during the visit of ICESCO DG to the University at the invitation of its Rector, following their participation in the Second Global Forum for a Culture of Just Peace, organized by the Abdulaziz Saud Al-Babtain Cultural Foundation, under the auspices of Dr. George Vella, President of the Republic of Malta.

The two parties discussed prospects for cooperation between ICESCO and the University of Malta, in several areas, mainly establishing a chair related to civilizational dialogue at the University, strengthening cooperation between the University and the Organization’s FUIW, granting scholarships for students from the Islamic world and participating in international conferences and forums held by the two parties.

Ambassador Khaled Fateh Al-Rahman, Head of ICESCO’s Center for Civilizational Dialogue attended the meeting.

The University of Malta is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities. It originates from “Maltese College,” which was founded in 1592 AD, and witnessed several stages until it took its current name.