The delegation led by Dr. Rami Waheed Al-Duli, Deputy Minister of Education and Educational Affairs of the Syrian Arab Republic visited the Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) in Islamabad. The delegation discussed ways of cooperation in universities together with officials of the Syrian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
Vice Chancellor of Quaid-i-Azam University, Dr. Niaz Ahmad Akhtar, Dean of Faculty of Social Sciences and Registrar welcomed the QAU delegation. Dr. Salma Malik gave detailed information about QAU, External Links, University Curriculum, Student Organization, Faculty and Research Center. Heads and principals of various departments and schools attended the briefing.
Vice Chancellor S.I. QAU said in his speech to the delegation that he fully supports academic cooperation with Syrian universities. He highlighted Pakistan’s strong bilateral and diplomatic relations with Syria and said that Quaid-i-Azam University, as an Islamic country, wants to establish and strengthen academic cooperation in Natural, Biological and Social Sciences.
Deputy Minister of Education Dr. Rami Waheed Al-Dhulli identified several areas of cooperation and offered online learning opportunities in Arabic for university students and teachers. H.E. Mr. Ramez Alraee, Ambassador of the Syrian Arab Republic to Pakistan, reflected on his previous visit to the university and discussed how Syrian students can benefit from the various degree programs offered by QAU, including MPhil/MS and scholarship opportunities. Both sides also discussed ways of cooperation and signing agreements.
Dr. Manal Suleyman Sakr, Director of IT, Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Assistant Said Khadra, Director of Scientific Research, Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Director of International Cooperation, Dr. Aqil Saeed Mahfud Delegate, Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Director of IT Department Education, Mr. Najib Suhail Salak and Mr. Ragib Ali Al-Jidi, Director of Education of the Syrian Ministry of Education, were also present. The delegation was accompanied by officials from the Ministry of Higher Education and Vocational Training, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.
