Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin and the Malaysian delegation with the top management of University of Isfahan, Iran.
During the visits, 19 memorandums of understanding and three memorandums of cooperation were signed. Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin made a courtesy call on Iran’s Science, Research, and Technology Minister Mohamad Ali Zolfigol. As for Iran, it is a country renowned for its achievements in the fields of science and technology, and the strong ties established can be harnessed to adapt innovations and contribute to the development and progress of both nations, says Mohamed Khaled of his trip to the country on Oct 7-9.
The discussion included accrediting D8UI and its issued degrees, naming a local university to serve as a collaboration hub, and nominating qualified students for further studies at D8UI with scholarships. According to Mohamed Khaled, D8UI can increase its visibility through its multifaceted role, and attract more countries to join in the programmes to elevate Malaysia’s global reputation.