Imam Reza intl. university, Afghanistan’s Ahl al-Bayt organization sign MoU

AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): Imam Reza International University has signed a memorandum of understanding with Afghanistan’s Ahl al-Bayt Cultural and Social Organization to implement joint educational, cultural, and research projects.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, Morteza Rojuee, the president of the university expressed hope that Imam Reza International University could become a hub for higher education of young Afghans as a result of the expansion of scientific and cultural cooperation between the two neighboring and brotherly countries.

Rojuee also said: “Current cultural ties between Islamic Republic of Iran and Islamic Republic of Afghanistan have toots in history, culture, and religion of the two nations”.

Admiring great endeavors of Afghan students studying at Imam Reza International University, he stated: “Afghan graduates are now seen at different key positions both in Afghanistan and international organizations”.

According to the memorandum of understanding, the Iranian side has undertaken to hold long- and short-term academic and specialized courses for the deprived and talented Afghan people residing in Iran and Afghanistan.

The accord also includes enrolment of those Afghan students introduced by the organization in majors required by Imam Reza International University for the current academic semester. Scientific and spiritual supports of the university to the other party by holding specialized courses meant to empower the organization, planning for cooperation in granting cultural certificates for Afghan students and offering fellowships as well as offering scholarships to the distinguished students are among other parts of the bilateral agreement.

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