KUWAIT: The Embassy of France held a ceremony on the occasion of launching the Sorbonne Alumni Club “Sorbonne Society” under the patronage and presence of Sheikh Dr Ahmad Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah. During her remarks, Claire Le Flecher, Ambassador of France to Kuwait, articulated France’s aspiration to deepen connections with its global alumni network while enhancing the allure of French higher education worldwide, adding that the French Institute in Kuwait and the French Embassy have actively nurtured this collaborative approach, bringing together French alumni in Kuwait who cherish their formative years spent in France. The French ambassador underscored both countries’ pivotal roles in advancing educational and cultural collaboration, noting that this collective endeavor not only enriches bilateral relations but also heralds a future of strengthened cooperation across academic and diplomatic spheres.
“I welcome the creation of the Sorbonne Society in Kuwait. ..
. And would like to sincerely congratulate the person without whom this ambitious project would never have seen the light of day. Dr Bashayer Al-Majed, Professor of Law at Oxford and the University of Kuwait, you are an alumnus of Sorbonne Paris 1 University, a journey which left its mark on you and confirmed your love for France,” said Le Flecher.
“Dr Bashayer is committed to promoting Kuwait internationally and has often taken courageous positions in the media to defend France when it found itself in.
