MoU between AIT, IIUI inked

MoU between AIT, IIUI inked
By Ali Imran ISLAMABAD
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A Memorandum of Understanding for academic cooperation was signed between the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Bangkok and the International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) at the New Campus of IIUI. AIT was represented by its President, Professor Said Irandoust and President, IIUI, Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui. The MoU opens ways of cooperation in research and education by the two leading institutions of Asia. Dr. Irandoust in his remarks appreciated role of the International Islamic University, Islamabad in promoting quality education in this part of the world. He expressed his happiness over speedy expansion of the IIUI, which has now a student population of over fourteen thousand out of which five thousand are female. Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui in his remarks highlighted the role of engineering and technology for well being of nations. He said that being aware of this fact the university has branched out to contemporary fields of education including engineering, science and technology. He added that the IIUI is planning to have its own medical college with latest and well-equipped hospital in near future. Earlier, delegation of AIT headed by Professor, Irandoust called on Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui and discussed about furthering mutual cooperation. Dr. Naveen Anwar, Associate Director of AIT, Dr. Abdul Majeed, Director, Strategic Planning Cell of IIUI were also present on the occasion. The delegation also had meetings with Deans, Chairpersons and senior faculty members of the IIUI.