Visit of H.E Ambassador to the University of Baghdad

His Excellency the Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq to Portugal, Dr. Adel Mustafa, visited the University of Baghdad, where he was received by the President of the University, Professor Dr. Alaa Abdul Hassan Al-Zughaybi, to discuss ways of strengthening academic and scientific cooperation between the University of Baghdad and Portuguese universities, as well as expanding international partnerships in the fields of higher education and scientific research.

The Iraqi Ambassador emphasized the Embassy of Iraq in Lisbon’s commitment to supporting academic cooperation between Iraqi educational institutions and their Portuguese counterparts, in a manner that enhances scientific and cultural exchange and opens new opportunities for students and researchers, in line with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research’s vision toward the internationalization of education and strengthening the global presence of Iraqi universities.

For his part, the President of the University of Baghdad praised the role of the Iraqi Embassy in Portugal in promoting academic and cultural relations, affirming the university’s commitment to engaging with international educational experiences and establishing strategic partnerships with reputable universities to support academic development and scientific research programs.

His Excellency the Ambassador also extended an invitation to the President of the University of Baghdad to visit a number of Portuguese universities and learn about their academic and scientific experiences. In turn, the President of the University invited Portuguese students to study at the University of Baghdad under the “Study in Iraq” initiative, affirming the university’s readiness to receive international students and provide an integrated educational environment that reflects the university’s distinguished status and rich academic heritage.

This meeting comes within the framework of supporting the Sustainable Development objectives, particularly object No. 4 on Quality Education and object No. 17 on Partnerships for the objectives.