"Arash Zareh Tan Lahouni," the Governor of Kurdistan, emphasized the necessity of attracting foreign students during a meeting with the heads of the province's universities and the Secretary of the Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution on Sunday evening. This meeting was held in the meeting hall of the University of Kurdistan, where Lahouni reviewed the scientific and human capacities of the province.
Scientific and Human Capacities of Kurdistan
The Governor of Kurdistan pointed out the presence of distinguished professors and elite human capital in the province, stating that these factors can compensate for some of the infrastructural deficiencies in higher education. Lahouni further referred to the cultural continuity of the province with the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, saying that these extensive cultural connections have created a suitable ground for the development of scientific and economic collaborations.
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He added: "With appropriate planning, we can take advantage of this capacity and turn the universities of the province into a turning point in attracting foreign students."
Need for National Support
The Governor of Kurdistan stated that national support for the universities of this province is essential, emphasizing the allocation of special budgets at the national level to the University of Kurdistan and the University of Medical Sciences. Lahouni noted that providing the necessary infrastructure for these centers can help increase the presence of students from the Kurdistan Region of Iraq in Iranian universities and enhance the scientific authority of the province's universities.
Lahouni also referred to the positive reception of students from the Kurdistan Region of Iraq for studying in Iranian universities, saying: "Given this capacity, strengthening the universities of the province and developing the infrastructure of higher education should be given more attention so that we can have a greater share in attracting foreign students."
According to him, the universities of Kurdistan should be able to expand regional scientific interactions, and this requires special attention to infrastructure and educational facilities.
At the end of this meeting, the Governor of Kurdistan emphasized that attracting foreign students not only helps the scientific development of the province but can also strengthen cultural and economic relations with neighboring countries.
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