According to the Public Relations Department of the Student Affairs Organization, Dr. Abdulaziz Hassan Taha, the Ambassador of the Republic of Sudan in Iran, in his meeting with Dr. Habiba, Iran’s Deputy Minister of Science, Research and Technology and the President of the Student Affairs Organization, emphasized the importance of expanding scientific and technological cooperation between the two countries.
In this meeting, while expressing appreciation for the hospitality of the Iranian people, the Sudanese Ambassador referred to the historical relations and shared cultural foundations between the two Muslim nations, saying: “Sudan and Iran have always stood beside each other as brothers, and today, the relations between the two countries have entered a new phase. We are seeking to strengthen scientific and cultural cooperation.”
He then referred to the current situation in Sudan and the impact of the existing conflict on its educational infrastructure, stating: “Although buildings and equipment may have been damaged, our human capital and scientific capacity remain intact. We hope that through cooperation with Iran, we can overcome these challenges, as we share the same adversaries in this field.”
Dr. Taha also highlighted the role Iran can play in advancing scientific and technological development in Sudan, adding: “We appreciate the support of the President of the Student Affairs Organization. Especially in these difficult times for Sudan, collaboration with Iran can lead to significant progress.”
He concluded by reiterating: “Sudanese and Iranian students have close relations, and we hope these ties will lead to an increase in the number of Sudanese students in Iran. Those who are currently studying in Iran serve as Iran’s cultural and scientific ambassadors in Sudan.”
Emphasizing the primary goal of enhancing scientific and technological exchanges, he noted: “Whether students choose to pursue their studies in Iran through self-funding or through scholarships, we support them, and both paths are favorable for us.”
Deputy Ambassador of Sudan: We Wish to See More Sudanese Students Studying in Iran
Khaled Ibrahim Al-Sheikh, the Deputy Ambassador of the Republic of Sudan, also spoke in this meeting, expressing satisfaction with bilateral relations and the status of Sudanese students in Iran.
While thanking the Iranian people for their hospitality, he stated: “Sudanese students studying in Iran are satisfied with their educational conditions and living environment, and no complaints have been reported so far. These students include both self-funded and scholarship recipients, and all have been positively impressed by the quality of education and services provided.”
He also referred to the achievements of some Sudanese students in medical fields, noting: “We have graduates working in critical areas such as organ transplantation. This is a source of pride and reflects the high quality of medical education in Iran.”
The Deputy Ambassador concluded his speech by expressing Sudan’s strong interest in increasing the number of Sudanese students in Iran and expressed hope that academic and educational cooperation between the two countries would continue to grow.