On
September 27, 2016, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Iraq to the Azerbaijan RepublicDr. Fadhil
Awad Jebur AL-Shuwai visited Khazar University to meet with the President, Dr. Hassan Niknafs and the
Director of the International Affairs Office, Ms. Turan Jafarova.
The Ambassador spoke about the recent
decision of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Iraqabout the recognition of several universities in
Azerbaijan. He stressed that Khazar University is known in Iraq as one of the
leading universities in Azerbaijan providing high quality education.
Dr. Hassan Niknafs spoke about the
programs offered at Khazar University, its resources, laboratories, research
capacity and other important academic aspects. He also provided
information about the dormitory of the university that was recently opened and
invited the Ambassador to visit it. Ms. Turan Jafarova mentioned that the
interest of Iraqi citizens in studying at Khazar had increased significantly.
After the meeting, the Ambassador
participated in the concert program at the
Marble Hall of Khazar University held within the VIII Uzeyir Hacibeyli
International Music Festival organized by the Azerbaijan Republic Ministry of
Culture and Tourism and Heydar Aliyev Foundation (September 18-27, 2016). The Ambassador commended
the musicians and participants of the festival, and he expressed his deep
appreciation and gratitude to the leadership of Khazar University for the invitation.