In a significant academic diplomatic initiative that opens new avenues for Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University to engage with Asia, the University Presidency received His Excellency Mr. Muhammad Zeeshan Ahmed, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, on Monday, 2 November 2026, to discuss prospects for scientific and academic cooperation with Pakistani universities.
This visit comes within the framework of the University’s policy aimed at strengthening its international relations and expanding its academic partnerships with universities worldwide. It is also aligned with the vision of the University President, Professor Dr. Hassan Latif Al-Zubaidi, to foster openness towards international educational institutions and advance scientific and research cooperation.
His Excellency was received by the Assistant President of the University for Scientific Affairs, Professor Dr. Ahmed Ghanem Wadi; the Assistant President of the University for Administrative and Financial Affairs, Professor Dr. Mohammed Abdul-Mohsen Al-Majtoomi; and a number of directors of departments at the University Presidency.
During the meeting, the Assistant President for Scientific Affairs delivered a comprehensive and detailed presentation introducing the University and its academic and scientific institutions. The presentation outlined the University’s academic disciplines and programmes, the numbers of undergraduate and postgraduate students, and the academic degrees awarded across various fields, including medical, engineering, administrative, agricultural, and fine arts disciplines, as well as physical education and sports sciences. These programmes are offered across the University’s various academic institutions distributed throughout the Middle Euphrates region.
For his part, His Excellency the Pakistani Ambassador expressed his great admiration for and keen interest in the University’s diverse academic and scientific disciplines. He emphasized that the infrastructure and specialized academic programmes available at Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University position it as a promising academic partner.
Both parties expressed their readiness to explore broader horizons for scientific and academic cooperation between Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University and Pakistani universities through the signing of memoranda of understanding and the conclusion of joint cooperation agreements. Such initiatives would facilitate the exchange of scientific and research expertise, strengthen cooperation in academic and training fields, and promote the development of joint academic programmes and research projects.
This visit reflects the University Presidency’s commitment to establishing effective international partnerships and expanding the University’s presence in global academic forums. These efforts aim to enhance the quality of education and scientific research while supporting the University’s pursuit of institutional development and greater openness to international experiences and expertise.
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