Arash Zareh Tan Lehooni, the governor of Kurdistan, emphasized the importance of cultural continuity between the Kurdistan region of Iraq and Iran during a meeting with the heads of universities in the province. This meeting, attended by the secretary of the Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution, discussed the scientific and economic capacities of the province and highlighted the need for targeted planning and support for these capacities.
Increased interest of students from the region to study in Kurdistan
Zareh Tan Lehooni pointed to the geographical proximity and shared language of the people of Iranian Kurdistan and the Kurdistan region of Iraq, stating: "These advantages can increase the interest of students from the region to study at the universities of the province and provide an opportunity to strengthen the academic position of Kurdistan's universities at the regional level." He noted that creating a suitable environment for foreign students could contribute to the scientific growth and development of the province.
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The need for special funding for universities
The governor of Kurdistan also asked the secretary of the Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution to facilitate the allocation of special and significant funding to the universities of the province through consultations and follow-ups with the ministries of Science, Research and Technology, and Health, Treatment and Medical Education. This funding is essential for improving the infrastructure and necessary capacities to attract foreign students.
Zareh Tan Lehooni stated that the scientific and economic development of Kurdistan requires collaboration and brainstorming at various levels, adding: "We must take advantage of existing opportunities and, by creating joint programs, turn the universities of Kurdistan into an attractive destination for students from the region."
These efforts to strengthen cultural and educational relations between Iran and the Kurdistan region of Iraq can help promote sustainable development in this area and create new opportunities for youth. Given the existing capacities and high educational needs in the Kurdistan region, the universities of Kurdistan can play an important role in this regard.
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