Amman:HRH Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan, President of the Royal Scientific Society and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Science and Peace, has emphasized the significance of bolstering Jordan-European Union cooperation in research and innovation. She highlighted Jordan's capacity to contribute to global scientific advancement through partnerships rooted in mutual benefit and shared expertise.
According to Jordan News Agency, HRH Princess Sumaya delivered a keynote address at the 'Jordan-EU Innovating Together' event, held at the Fairmont Amman. The event, organized by the European Union Delegation to Jordan, convened government representatives, university leaders, researchers, innovators, private-sector representatives, and members of the diplomatic community. The focus was on exploring deeper collaboration opportunities under Horizon Europe and other European research and innovation programs.
In her address titled 'Science Without Borders Jordan and Europe Innovating for a Shared Future,' HRH Princess Sumaya underscored the longstanding relationship between Jordan and the European Union, reinforced by the EU-Jordan Comprehensive and Strategic Partnership signed in January 2025. She stressed the importance of scientific excellence being measured by its societal contributions and urged for Jordan to be seen as an equal partner in international research efforts.
The event included welcoming remarks by H.E. Pierre-Christophe Chatzisavas, Ambassador of the European Union to Jordan, and opening statements from H.E. Dr. Azmi Mahafzah, Minister of Education and Human Resource Development, and Ms. Maria Cristina Russo, Deputy Director-General of the European Commission's Directorate-General for Research and Innovation. The discussions highlighted the role of Horizon Europe and other programs in expanding research opportunities for Jordanian scientists and fostering international collaboration.
HRH Princess Sumaya also emphasized the role of the Royal Scientific Society in enhancing Jordan's research ecosystem and the importance of enabling young scientists to access international research infrastructures and interdisciplinary projects. The event concluded with a dialogue and networking session, facilitating connections and potential partnerships across various sectors.
This collaboration builds on a longstanding framework of scientific cooperation, aiming to address shared challenges such as water, energy, climate, food security, health, and digital technologies. The ongoing partnerships are intended to strengthen research institutions and provide practical solutions benefiting societies in Jordan, Europe, and beyond.