First Secretary of the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in the Republic Azerbaijan visits AIT

First Secretary of the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in the Republic of Azerbaijan Dr. Huthaifa Z. Mahmud visited Azerbaijan Institute of Theology (AIT).

Agil Shirinov, rector of AIT, expressed his delight at seeing the guest at the Institute. He provided information regarding AIT activities, goals, and objectives. The rector said that education at the Institute is tuition-free, and the needs of students are supplied by the state.

A.Shirinov provided information about the existing specialties and levels of education at AIT. He mentioned that AIT offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. The rector discussed the historically existing relations between Azerbaijan and Iraq. He expressed interest in establishing bilateral cooperation in the field of education of the Azerbaijan Institute of Theology.

First Secretary of the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in the Republic of Azerbaijan Dr. Huthaifa Z. Mahmud, in turn, expressed satisfaction with his time at the Institute. The guest emphasized the potential for bilateral partnerships in the fields of education and research.

The ambassador stressed the importance of teaching Arabic. He stated that the Arabic language is crucial for current theological specializations. He mentioned the existence of several works in Arabic by Azerbaijani writers and scholars living in the Republic of Iraq.

Associate Professor Ilkin Alimuradov, Head of the Department of Languages and Social Sciences, shared information regarding Arabic language instruction at AIT. He stated that learning Arabic is essential for understanding medieval Azerbaijani literature, history, and philosophy.

The meeting was followed by discussions about establishing bilateral cooperation.