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Iran, Malaysia seek to strengthen academic ties
Iran’s ambassador to Malaysia, Valiollah Mohammadi Nasrabadi, and the Malaysian Minister of Higher Education, Zambry Abdul Kadir, met to discuss ways to enhance bilateral ties, with a particular focus on higher education, IRNA
reported.
During the discussions, Ambassador Nasrabadi proposed a memorandum of understanding on higher education cooperation as a strategic framework to strengthen academic exchanges.
He emphasized the value of student and faculty mobility, suggesting that exchanging delegations would foster greater mutual understanding and collaboration.
Minister Kadir concurred, offering his condolences for the recent tragic loss of Iran’s president and foreign minister in a helicopter accident.
He also extended congratulations on Iran’s recent presidential election. The minister affirmed Malaysia’s willingness to intensify university collaborations with Iran, acknowledging the impressive achievements of Iranian scholars and researchers despite the challenges posed by US sanctions.
The meeting also featured a report by Iran’s science and technology attaché in Malaysia, who provided insights into the current state of bilateral university collaborations. The attaché invited the Malaysian delegation to attend an upcoming exhibition in Tehran this September, showcasing Iran’s advancements in higher education.
This development signifies a positive step toward enhancing academic ties between Iran and Malaysia, with potential benefits for scientific research, cultural exchange, and mutual understanding between the two nations.