Somalian envoy, IIU president discuss collaboration in education

Islamabad: Ambassador of Somalia Shiekh Noor Mohamed Hassan met with President of the International Islamic University (IIU) Islamabad Prof. Dr. Ahmed Shuja Syed on the university's new campus on Thursday.

The meeting focused on matters of mutual interest, highlighting the role of IIU in accommodating Somali students and promoting collaboration in education. The ambassador acknowledged the significant contributions of IIU to Somalia, saying many Somali ministers and individuals in key positions are graduates of the IIU. He emphasised the potential for further collaboration between IIU and Somali educational institutions. He praised the IIU for meaningful initiatives aimed at facilitating foreign students.

The president of IIU noted that the university represented more than 40 nationalities and was committed to enhancing facilities for foreign students. He shared plans for a separate hostel facility dedicated to international students, as part of a broader hostel revamping initiative. The president underscored that Somalia, being a member country of the Islamic Development Bank, holds a special place in IIU's collaborative vision.