TEHRAN – Iraq’s Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Naeem Al-Abdi stressed the importance of exchanging professors and students and implementing joint educational programs with Iran to meet Iraq’s scientific and research needs.
“Iran is a role model in the region in terms of scientific advances in modern technology, nanotechnology, biotechnology and medicine. Iraq will benefit from Iran’s valuable experience and improve its technological and scientific infrastructure. We are interested in expanding the science and technology park. The establishment and expansion of the science and technology park is one of our main priorities,” IRNA quoted Al Abdi as saying.
He made the remarks on Saturday during a meeting with Minister of Science, Research and Technology Hossein Simay Salaf, underscoring the need to promote scientific interaction and develop a comprehensive roadmap for future cooperation. did.
Mr. Simai-Sarraf emphasized scientific and academic exchanges as an essential means to promote sustainable development of both countries.
Simai-Sarraf noted the important role of universities in the transfer of knowledge and technology, and emphasized joint research and the organization of educational courses.
“Iran is ready to share expertise with Iraq in various fields, including expanding science and technology parks, developing research infrastructure, and exchanging professors and students,” the official said.
The official is visiting Karbala city with a delegation to attend the 2nd Iran-Iraq Science Week, which will be held from January 18 to 20.
The event aims to strengthen scientific, academic and technological ties and will bring together representatives from more than 60 top universities from both countries, IRNA reported.
This week serves as a platform to share expertise, showcase modern scientific and technological achievements and prepare new partnerships in various technological fields.
Gholam Reza Abazari, Iran’s Cultural Attaché to Iraq, announced that during the first Iran-Iraq Science Week held in Mashhad, Iran from October 9th to 12th, several memorandums of understanding leading to the expansion of scientific ties were announced. He said that this resulted in him signing the . Opportunities for further operational cooperation opened up in various areas.
However, Abazari pointed out that the importance of this event is not limited to the exchange of knowledge, but also provides an opportunity to strengthen communication among scientific elites, develop joint technologies and strengthen academic infrastructure.
The official went on to say that Iran-Iraq Science Week is more than a scientific event. It is a key point in strengthening science diplomacy and building strategic connections for a brighter future.
Abazari added that coordination meetings have already been held with Iranian and Iraqi officials to discuss details of the plan and ways to realize joint scientific research goals.
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During the five-day meeting, a memorandum of understanding was signed to expand science and technology relations, implement joint research projects and develop joint cooperation between scientific research centers of the two countries.
The memorandum contained a number of cooperation files, including graduate research opportunities, joint supervision and development of doctoral programs, exchange of students between universities, and mutual fellowship in various professional, cultural, artistic and sports programs. . “They will not only benefit from the laboratory services and logistics facilities of the universities of both countries, but also have access to joint research projects,” INA said, citing the website of Iraq’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
The MoU also includes scientific cooperation in the field of training and exchange of scientific consultations on curriculum and academic courses, while establishing a committee from both sides to coordinate, follow up and facilitate implementation procedures. agreed to do so. ”
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