ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Somalia Shirwa Abdullahi Ibrahim, along with the Rector of Somalia National University, Prof. Dr. Hassan Osman Gaal, and the Rector of Somalia’s Benadir University, Prof. Dr. Mohamed Mohamud Hassan, met President International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) Dr. Hathal Homoud Alotaibi at his office on Monday.
During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, including the promotion of education and strengthening of educational relations between higher education institutions on both sides, were discussed.
It was agreed that cooperation from IIUI in different faculties can pave the way for further improvement in Somalian Higher Educational Institutions. On this occasion, they agreed to strengthen bilateral educational relations between IIUI and Somalian universities.
The envoy appreciated the auspicious services and significant role of Prof. Dr. Hatahl Homoud Alotaibi and the University’s vision of quality education, student-centric approach, and progress in research. He said that IIUI is a source of attraction for a large number of students in Somalia. He extended his gratitude to the IIUI President for taking good care of the Somali students studying at the University.
The IIUI President apprised the envoy of the University’s history, vision, future plans, and recent activities and achievements.
IIUI to Welcome More Somali Students
He said IIUI is eager to welcome and facilitate more Somali students. IIUI has a diversified cultural environment where a large number of nations are represented by foreign students.
He further said that in the previous three years, as a result of the reforms under the University’s new strategic plan, it has gained a dynamic place in rankings across the world as well as its achievements have doubled.
He assured that the University would be available to discuss the exchange of professionals with Somali universities, and it would also help them to hunt the best Somali Alumni of IIUI.
