The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Prof. Dr. Nabil Kazem Abdel Sahib, held a meeting in the Italian capital, Rome, with his Italian counterpart, Maria Cristina Mesa, and they agreed on a memorandum of understanding on the paths of scientific cooperation between the two countries.
During the meeting, in the presence of the Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq in Italy, Safiya Talib Al-Suhail, and the Director-General of the Department of Missions and Cultural Relations, Dr. Hazem Baqir Taher, they stressed the importance of cooperation between Baghdad and Rome at the scientific and academic levels and the development of cultural exchange trends through well-studied programs that achieve their goals within time limits set by the two sides.
In the meeting, they agreed on a memorandum of understanding on several topics, including twinning programs between university institutions, study and research fellowships, joint supervision, as well as the development of an environment of coordination and understanding to crystallize scientific activities and specialized scientific conferences.
The Minister of Higher Education expressed the Iraqi universities' keenness to develop their competitive presence in international rankings and enhance academic reputation indicators through effective international partnerships.
The Italian Minister of Higher Education welcomed this openness and interest in formulating joint projects between the two parties in accordance with the goals pursued by institutions of higher education and scientific research in the two countries.
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Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research
