The Acting Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Abdul Hussein Al-Musawi, received the Secretary-General of the Federation of Arab Scientific Research Councils, Dr. Abdelmajid Ben Amara, to discuss prospects for scientific and research cooperation between academic institutions and scientific research councils across Arab nations.

The Minister of Higher Education emphasized Iraq’s commitment—as host country of the Federation of Arab Scientific Research Councils’ headquarters—to consolidating Arab scientific cooperation, expanding partnership opportunities, and exchanging expertise between universities and research centers. He noted that such efforts serve scientific development pathways and enhance integration among Arab research institutions. Furthermore, he highlighted the significance of this meeting as it coincides with the Federation's 50th anniversary celebration, affirming that Iraq’s continued hosting of the headquarters reflects its active presence and pivotal role in supporting joint Arab scientific endeavors.

For his part, the Secretary-General of the Federation of Arab Scientific Research Councils expressed the Federation’s dedication to fostering collaboration among Arab research bodies, facilitating knowledge exchange, and organizing scientific conferences and events that drive the advancement of scientific research fields.

This strategic academic partnership and institutional research integration directly contribute to advancing sustainable development goals, particularly Quality Education (SDG 4), Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure (SDG 9) through the enhancement of scientific research, as well as Partnerships for the Goals (SDG 17) by solidifying joint scientific and research collaboration across the Arab world.