TEHRAN — Ferdowsi University of Mashhad and Syria University of Hama inked a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to enhance cooperation in the fields of civil engineering and research projects, ISNA reported on Saturday.

Mohammad Kafi, chancellor of Ferdowsi University, announced readiness to participate in the construction and development activities in addition to scientific-research projects in Syria.

He further explained that countries of the region are considered to be the main priorities for development of academic cooperation and regarding the appropriate capacities of the University of Hama, it will open up good opportunities.

University of Hama chancellor Mohamed Ziad Mamdouh Sultan, also for his part, admired Iran’s scientific and technological advances and expressed hope to expand cooperation between the two countries.

He also called for the implementation of the MOU in different areas.

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