The University of Costa Rica (UCR) and the American University of Sharjah signed a memorandum of understanding as part of the political and diplomatic exchange promoted by the Foreign Ministry.
The agreement provides a framework for cooperation that will facilitate collaboration between both institutions in the area of research and exchanges.
The president of the American University of Sharjah, Bjorn Kjerfve, and his counterpart from the University of Costa Rica, Henning Jensen, signed the agreement that includes the promotion of the exchange of students and university graduates.
They also hope to achieve gather funds for research and joint projects between research centers.
Costa Rica wants to be its strategic partner in this part of the world and we also hope that the United Arab Emirates can be our gateway to other countries in the Middle East,”
said Foreign Minister Manuel González.