Mohammad Javad Najafi, the scientific advisor of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the Sham region based in Iraq, met with Ammar Abdul Amir Al-Salami, the president of Al-Islamiah Najaf University, to explore ways to develop scientific and academic cooperation. This meeting was held in the presence of the cultural attaché of the Islamic Republic of Iran's consulate in Najaf Ashraf, where the capacities of Al-Islamiah Najaf University and the areas of cooperation between this university and the universities and scientific centers of the Islamic Republic of Iran were examined.
The Necessity of Moving Beyond Ceremonial Collaborations
Najafi emphasized the necessity of moving beyond ceremonial collaborations and moving towards specific and executable programs. He pointed out the extensive scientific and academic capacities of Iran and Iraq, stating that academic cooperation will be fruitful when agreements lead to joint educational, research, and technological projects, and the outcomes are visible to the universities and scientific communities of both countries.
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Areas of Joint Cooperation
The scientific advisor of the Islamic Republic of Iran listed conducting research and publishing joint scientific articles, exchanging professors and students, holding specialized courses and workshops, implementing technological projects, and organizing joint scientific meetings and conferences as areas that can be pursued between Al-Islamiah Najaf University and Iranian universities. He also suggested that the scientific capacities and needs of both sides be examined in detail, and for each area, a clear and scheduled program be developed so that the relationship between Al-Islamiah University and its counterpart universities in Iran is based on shared fields and capabilities.
Ammar Abdul Amir Al-Salami also welcomed the development of relations with the universities of the Islamic Republic of Iran during this meeting, announcing Al-Islamiah University's readiness to expand scientific, research, and technological cooperation. He considered leveraging the experience of Iranian universities and scientific centers as a suitable ground for enhancing the educational and research activities of this university.
Development of Programs and Scientific Fields
Furthermore, emphasis was placed on the exchange of academic experiences, the development of programs and scientific fields, the use of modern technologies, and familiarity with the latest developments in education and research. These topics hold a special place in Al-Islamiah University's approach to expanding international academic collaborations and can act as a bridge for transferring knowledge and technology between the two countries.
Ultimately, this meeting reflects the serious determination of both parties to establish deeper and more effective connections in scientific and academic fields, which can lead to new opportunities for students and researchers from both countries.
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