Minister of MOHESR receives the French ambassador to Iraq

Baghdad-INA
The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR), Naeem Al-Aboudi, called on Wednesday, for the opening of branches of prestigious French universities in Iraq.


The Department of Relations and Information at the Ministry of Higher Education stated in a statement, received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), that the Minister of MOHESR, Naim Al-Aboudi, received Éric Chevalier, French Ambassador to Iraq, and his accompanying delegation."


The statement added, "The two sides discussed the horizon of joint cooperation between the two countries in the fields of higher education and scientific research, developing an environment of academic coordination between university institutions, and promoting scientific and cultural exchange, in a manner consistent with positive cultural relations with friendly countries that seek to develop scientific agreements in the field of research Scientific, twinning, fellowships and scholarships."


The statement continued, "Al-Aboudi indicated that the ministry and its universities are keen on productive partnerships with discreet educational institutions in the world and organizing contexts of mutual understanding and cooperation, calling for the opening of branches of French universities in Iraq."

It pointed out that "the educational systems in Iraqi universities are witnessing an important shift towards the Bologna path adopted in the European region."


For his part, the French Ambassador, Eric Chevalier, expressed his appreciation for the interest shown by the Minister of Higher Education towards partnerships and international academic cooperation, pointing to the increase in scholarships and fellowships granted to Iraqi students in French universities to obtain a PhD in various disciplines."