The President of Basra University for Oil and Gas receives the Iranian Cultural Attaché and discusses prospects for cooperation and raising the level of education between the two sides.

On Wednesday, October 21, 2026, the President of the University of Basra for Oil and Gas, Professor Dr. Muhammad Halil Hafez Al-Kaabi, received in his office Mr. Rouhollah Bakhshi, the Iranian Cultural Attaché at the Iranian Consulate in Basra Governorate, and his accompanying delegation, in a visit aimed at strengthening cultural, academic and scientific ties, and discussing prospects for joint cooperation and raising the level of education.

Mr. Al-Kaabi welcomed the visiting delegation, stressing the importance of strengthening cultural and academic relations and exchanging scientific experiences and expertise, which contributes to the development of educational institutions and opens new horizons for cooperation in scientific and knowledge fields.

The meeting witnessed discussions on a number of topics related to developing the educational process and raising the academic level, as well as exchanging visions and aspirations regarding enhancing cultural and scientific cooperation, in a way that serves the educational journey and supports the university’s directions towards development and academic openness.

Mr. Al-Kaabi also presented to the visiting delegation the structure and designs of the new university building, explaining the most prominent features of the project and its future directions, in addition to highlighting the most important needs and requirements necessary to complete the project, in order to provide a modern university environment that responds to the requirements of higher education and keeps pace with scientific and technological developments.

At the conclusion of the visit, the President of Basra University for Oil and Gas presented the Iranian delegation with the university's shield, in appreciation of their visit and their keenness to strengthen the bonds of cooperation and communication between the two sides. Mr. Rouhollah Bakhshi, the Iranian cultural attaché, and his accompanying delegation presented commemorative gifts to the President of Basra University for Oil and Gas, as an expression of appreciation and pride in this visit.

This visit comes as part of the Basra Oil and Gas University’s efforts to enhance its openness to cultural and academic institutions, and to expand areas of cooperation and exchange of experiences, in order to support the development of the university environment and contribute to achieving scientific and educational goals.

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