Academic and Scientific Collaboration between Iran and Malaysia Strengthens
The academic and scientific collaboration between Iran and Malaysia is poised to strengthen, reflecting decades of close diplomatic ties and shared aspirations for advancing knowledge and technology in the Islamic world.
A Cornerstone of Ties
A cornerstone of these ties is the mutual emphasis on scientific and academic cooperation, as both nations aim to address contemporary global challenges and revitalise Islamic civilisation through knowledge. The concept of Malaysia Madani, as highlighted by the government of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, underscores the importance of creating a better quality of society through the promotion of science and knowledge.
Joint Academic Conferences and Scholarships
The Embassy of Iran in Kuala Lumpur has expressed eagerness to hold joint academic conferences on the importance of science and knowledge between the two countries. It is also prepared to offer scholarships in various university courses for Malaysian students and to establish Persian language and literature chairs in Malaysian universities, alongside Malay language and literature chairs in Iranian institutions.
Strengthening Academic Relations
Such cooperation can strengthen the academic relations between both countries. Both Malaysia and Iran enjoy good universities that can create excellent capacities in the field of scientific and technological cooperation. The academic institutions of both countries play a significant role in developing and strengthening this strategy. Iran’s successes in producing knowledge-based innovation in producing new technologies such as nano and biotechnology have been welcomed by the Malaysian scientific communities.
Recent Joint Student Academic Camp
The embassy highlighted the recent second joint student academic camp held from November 4 at the University of Malaya (UM), with the participation of student delegations from the Universities of Isfahan. The Iranian academic delegation visited prestigious universities in Malaysia, including UM, UTM, UiTM, UPM, IIUM, and UKM, and met with academic leaders to discuss ways to develop academic cooperation.
Solving Global Challenges
As two leading Islamic countries, Iran and Malaysia can help solve issues such as food security, water management, cultural heritage, and Islamic civilisation, crisis management in climate change, artificial intelligence, cyber security, and data privacy. The unique role and position of the two countries to revive the Islamic civilisation has an undeniable effect on the strengthening of the scientific identity of the Islamic world.
Conclusion
The scientific relations between Iran and Malaysia will be witnessing a new spirit and progress during the Presidency of Masoud Pezeshkian and Premiership of Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The strengthening of academic and scientific collaboration between the two countries will have a positive impact on the Islamic world and the global community.
FAQs
Q: What is the significance of the academic and scientific collaboration between Iran and Malaysia?
A: The collaboration reflects decades of close diplomatic ties and shared aspirations for advancing knowledge and technology in the Islamic world.
Q: What are the areas of focus for the collaboration?
A: The areas of focus include addressing contemporary global challenges, revitalising Islamic civilisation through knowledge, and solving issues such as food security, water management, and cultural heritage.
Q: What are the benefits of the collaboration?
A: The benefits include strengthening academic relations, promoting scientific innovation, and enhancing the scientific identity of the Islamic world.
Q: What is the role of the Embassy of Iran in Kuala Lumpur in promoting the collaboration?
A: The embassy is committed to promoting the collaboration by holding joint academic conferences, offering scholarships, and establishing chairs in Malaysian and Iranian universities.