Dr. Ahmed A. Gaeis, Assiut University President, met Dr. Emanuel Cornillo, Professor and Head of Cancer Diseases Biology, and Dr. Joseph Youaqim, Professor of Industrial Pharmaceuticals and Coordinator of the relationships between Assiut and Montpellier Universities, and Dr. Nagwa Abul-Maaly, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Science. The president indicated that they discussed the possible means for cooperation and joint work projects between the two universities in fields of Medicine, Science, and Pharmacy. He also indicated that this agreement will be a future portal for more cooperation and joint work with European universities and partners of Montpellier University.