Assiut University President, Prof. Dr. Tarek El-Gammal, revealed that he has signed a number of cooperation protocols that regulate joint work and coordination between the university and a number of international bodies and institutions such as the British Council for holding international examinations. Prof. ElGammal also signed IELTS protocol of cooperation between the university and both Al-Zaim University of Azhar and the Ibn Battuta Institute in Benin. The aim of signing this protocol is to activate the role of the university and expand its participation in international communication through International projects or relations with cultural attachés and educational and training development service providers.