On Dec. 15, Professor Claude Esling, from University of Metz visited SAU. Professor Wang Wei, Chairman of University Board, met the guest from France in the conference room of the Friendship Villa.

Professor Wang Wei made a brief introduction on the recent development of SAU, and developing aim in the future. The two parties had an in-depth discussion on the scientific and technological cooperation, such as cooperation on doing research, combined training program on postgraduates etc. Professor Esling was full of confidence on the cooperation and expected the cooperation get into further practice as soon as possible.  

In the afternoon, Professor Esling was invited to make a lecture for teachers and students on the topic "Research at University of Metz & Chinese-French Cooperation", which was quite praised by all.