The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Naeem Al-Aboudi, confirmed today, Friday, that Iraq provides a positive environment to attract international students through the (Study in Iraq) initiative. A statement from the ministry stated, "Al-Aboudi discussed with the head of the Turkish Scholarships Authority, Abdullah Eren, the development of mutual study programs and the empowerment of Iraqi students in specializations directly related to sustainable development." Al-Aboudi stressed in a joint meeting, "the importance of scientific and academic coordination and cultural relations between Iraqi and Turkish universities and the development of mutual scholarship programs in light of the contexts of understanding adopted by both sides," noting, "Iraq provides a positive environment to attract international students through the Study in Iraq initiative." In turn, Eren expressed his 'thanks to the Minister of Higher Education for the direct interest in developing cultural, scientific and acade mic cooperation between the two countries.' Source: National Iraqi News Agency