The Iraqi Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research launches the Academic Bridge Initiative between Iraq and the United Kingdom

During his visit to the United Kingdom. The Iraqi Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Naim Al-Aboudi, launched the initiative of the Academic Bridge Program between Iraq and the United Kingdom, and handed over an official copy of this to the British Council in London, on Wednesday, 22/05/2024.

This came in his speech, which he delivered at the Iraqi-British Universities Forum (Iraq-UK Higher Education Dialogue), where the Minister explained that the possibilities of cooperation between the universities of the two countries are wide and varied in terms of joint research initiatives and academic exchange to develop education programs, especially with regard to the medical and engineering fields, capacity building and keeping pace with global academic trends.

Minister Aboudi called for the formulation of a framework for cooperation based on the principles of mutual respect, equality and sustainability, proposing the formation of a bilateral working group that includes representatives of the academic and government sectors in the two countries to facilitate knowledge exchange and ensure the smooth implementation of joint initiatives.

He concluded his speech by calling for this understanding to be a stepping stone towards positive partnerships between universities that pave the way for excellence and global academic cooperation.

The activities and dialogues of the forum were attended by a group of presidents of Iraqi public and private universities and their British counterparts, and a number of advisors, experts, general managers and cultural advisors, who presented their perceptions of the context of understanding in light of the proposed initiative launched by the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Naim Al-Aboudi.