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Shafaq News/ On Sunday, Salahaddin
University-Erbil (SUE) announced signing an
academic collaboration agreement with Tishk International University, the KIFA
Foundation, and five Italian universities to expand research and education
ties.

According
to an official statement, the partnership will include a scientific and
cultural workshop on Feb. 9-10 in Erbil, marking the first time institutions
from the Kurdistan Region and Italy will jointly organize such an event.
Participating Italian universities include the University of Bologna,
Polytechnic University of Milan, University of Pavia, University of Piedmont,
and the University of Gastronomic Sciences.

The event, organized by the
Kurdistan-Italy Friendship Association (KIW) in partnership with Salahaddin
University-Erbil and Tishk International University, will feature keynote
lectures, roundtable discussions, and cultural exchanges. Officials from the
Kurdish Ministry of Higher Education are expected to attend alongside Italian
and Kurdish academics. Discussions will focus on formalizing academic
partnerships, research collaborations, and student exchange programs.

Beyond academic cooperation, the event
will highlight cultural ties between the Kurdistan Region and Italy, with
traditional performances and culinary showcases. University officials said the
initiative is a rare opportunity for Kurdish students and faculty to gain
access to scholarships and study programs at Italy’s top universities.