Iran’s University of Isfahan, China’s BICMR ink cooperation deal
The University of Isfahan and China’s Beijing International Center for Mathematical Research (BICMR) signed a memorandum of understanding to boost scientific cooperation.
The agreement was signed by Hossein Harsij, head of the University of Isfahan’s Faculty of Mathematics and Statistics, and Gang Tian, head of BICMR, according to a statement from the university’s public relations office, IRNA wrote.
Harsij emphasized the need to expand scientific diplomacy between the two countries, noting that mathematics is a fundamental course for universities.
He also highlighted that Iran and China are self-sufficient in terms of mathematical experts and that regional countries rely on their expertise for development.
To strengthen cooperation, the University of Isfahan has launched a Chinese language course, Harsij said.
He expressed hope that Chinese universities would also collaborate with the University of Isfahan to promote the Chinese language program and that Iran would offer Persian language courses to Chinese students.
BICMR, established in 2005, is a research institute that actively recruits global talents and explores new models of mathematical education.
The University of Isfahan, with around 17,000 students and 700 faculty members, is one of Iran’s top universities, with around 1,000 international students currently enrolled.