The Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Kuala Lumpur Receives a Delegation from Al-Turath University.

The Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Kuala Lumpur, Counselor Ahmed Ghanem Abdul Jabbar, received a delegation from Al-Turath University, headed by Professor Dr. Jaafar Jaber Jawad, President of the University, and his accompanying delegation, on Monday, October 13, 2025, in the presence of Dr. Abdul Jalil Mohammed Majid, the Cultural Attaché.

During the meeting, both sides discussed ways to enhance academic and scientific cooperation between Iraqi universities and their Malaysian counterparts, particularly in the fields of scientific research, exchange of expertise, and curriculum development, to support the advancement of higher education in Iraq and to open up the reputable international academic experiences.

The Chargé d’Affaires a.i. praised the initiatives undertaken by Al-Turath University to strengthen cooperation with Malaysian universities, affirming the Embassy’s readiness to provide support and necessary facilitation to ensure the success of such efforts that contribute to improving the level of education and scientific research in Iraq.

For his part, the President of Al-Turath University explained that the visit aimed to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM), adding that the delegation also toured several research centers and medical laboratories at the university to learn about Malaysia’s advanced educational and research practices.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the delegation expressed its gratitude and appreciation to the Embassy for the warm reception and continuous support provided to Iraqi academic institutions in their pursuit of strengthening international scientific cooperation.