Ambassador Uros Balov congratulated the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, prof. dr Qusay Al-Suhail, on his recent appointment and wished him success in his work, especially given the importance of the department headed by him. He marked relations between the two countries as very good, pointing out that cooperation in the field of higher education is one of the most important segments in the long history of relations between the two countries. Also, he emphasised that there are many possibilities for improving cooperation.

Al-Suhail said that Iraq enjoys good relations with the Republic of Serbia for a long time and there is the basis for strengthening relations in various sectors, including the system of higher education and scientific research.

The Minister of Higher Education said that the ministry is keen to sign the  Memorandum of understanding between the Universities of Iraq and Serbia to exchange experiences and provide fellowships for Iraqi students to study in Serbia.

On behalf of the Serbian side ambassador expressed his country's readiness to expand scientific and cultural cooperation and provide facilities for Iraqi students wishing to study in Serbian universities.