Iraq welcomes Iranian university branches, collaborations

Iraqi Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Naeem Al-Aboudi, has welcomed Iranian universities opening branches in Iraq, reports Tehran Times.

“We are interested in boosting collaborations in areas such as artificial intelligence and nanotechnology. We also support sisterhood agreements between universities of the two countries,” Al-Aboudi said.

The official made the remarks in a meeting with the head of Iran’s Islamic Culture and Relations Organization (ICRO), Mohammad-Mehdi Imanipour, on Friday 7 June. Al-Aboudi also expressed willingness to admit Iranian students to Iraqi universities, IRNA reported. Imanipour, for his part, highlighted the significance of enhancing educational ties and conducting joint scientific research, calling it essential for making a shared future.
Full report on the Tehran Times site