Neda Mohammad Nadim, the Minister of Higher Education of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, has called for expanded academic cooperation with Iran during his visit to the country.

In a meeting with Ali Akbar Velayati, the International Affairs Advisor to Iran’s Supreme Leader, Nadim highlighted Afghanistan’s educational needs and requested that the Islamic Azad University Afghanistan branch expand its programs in the fields of medicine, electronics, and artificial intelligence.

According to reports, the meeting focused on improving bilateral relations, enhancing cooperation between universities, creating joint academic platforms, and strengthening the activities of the Islamic Azad University branch in Kabul.

Ziaullah Hashimi, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Higher Education, said: “The Minister of Higher Education discussed the exchange of professors between Afghan and Iranian universities, the expansion of academic relations, and other important issues.”

Hashimi added: “The Minister also provided information on newly established master’s and doctoral programs in Afghan universities, as well as recent developments in both religious and modern academic fields.”

Velayati stated that the Islamic Azad University, within its available resources, is ready to cooperate with and support Afghanistan’s higher education sector.

He also mentioned the possibility of creating specialized academic programs and facilitating the exchange of professors and students.

Meanwhile, Nadim also held discussions with Minister of Science, Research and Technology of Iran Hossein Simaei Saraf regarding bilateral academic cooperation.

Saraf emphasized the importance of scientific collaboration between the two countries and expressed Iran’s full readiness for any form of academic cooperation with Afghanistan’s Ministry of Higher Education.