Visit of Mrs. Carine Foeller Viallon, Consul General of France, to Euromed University of Fes

Euromed University of Fes (UEMF) hosted on Thursday, May 28, a delegation composed of Mrs. Carine Foeller Viallon, Consul General of France in Fès, accompanied by Mrs. Agnès Humruzian, Cooperation and Cultural Action Advisor at the French Embassy and Director of the Institut Français du Maroc. Under the gracious hospitality of Prof. Mostapha Bousmina, President of UEMF, this visit marked a significant step in strengthening Franco-Moroccan relations in the educational and cultural sectors.

The main objective of this meeting was to explore and develop new collaboration opportunities between Euromed University of Fes and the Institut Français du Maroc. The discussions highlighted several strategic areas of cooperation:

• Organization of cultural events:
- Establishing a series of cultural events focused on philosophy, with an opening to the African world.
- Promoting cultural exchanges to enrich diversity and inclusion within the university community.

• Strengthening Language Skills:
- Developing intensive programs leading to certifications to improve students' language skills, with an emphasis on mastery of the French language.

• Promotion of Soft Skills and Power Skills:
- Designing programs aimed at developing students' transversal skills, such as communication, leadership, and critical thinking.

• Facilitation of Student Mobility:
- Promoting student mobility through partnerships with French universities, allowing students to benefit from academic and cultural exchanges.
- Creating scholarships and exchange programs to encourage the participation of Moroccan students in renowned French institutions.

As a member of the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF) and a strategic partner of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University, notably for undergraduate and master programs in political science and the relocated Master's program of the Sorbonne Law School, UEMF stands out for its commitment to academic excellence and international cooperation.

This visit therefore helped lay the foundations for a rewarding and lasting collaboration. The two institutions are actively working to bring these ambitious projects to fruition, which will benefit not only students but the entire university community.