During the official ceremony of laying down the foundation stone for the new building project attached to the Presidency of the University of Technology, in cooperation with the Baghdad Governorate, His Excellency, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Naeem Abd Yaser Al-Aboudi stressed the importance of close cooperation between the local administrations of the governorates, their administrative councils, and university institutions to achieve the desired level of integration between these executive spaces.

 Dr. Al-Aboudi reviewed that the combination of these national efforts, joint coordination and working in a single team spirit allows for the effective use of resources and draws a line for the start towards results that serve society.

His Excellency added that this stage, which is being managed and responsible by the esteemed Iraqi government, carries clear strategic indicators towards developing institutions and improving services according to a procedural vision that leaves no room for wasting time and wasting efforts and achieving a tangible achievement for the citizen.

Dr. Al-Aboudi that joint cooperation gives double momentum to the sustainability of urban projects and embodies institutional integration, it establishes an important milestone in the ambition responsible for stimulating the development environment.

His Excellency inaugurated the University’s Presidency building in its new look.

His Excellency stressed that these important projects come in the context of the “Year of Achievements,” which has become the starting point to improve services in all State’s institutions, especially academic and university ones.

It is worth to be mentioned that the official ceremony included delivering speeches by the Governor of Baghdad, Mr. Abdul Muttalib Al-Alawi and the President of the University of Technology, Dr. Ahmed Al-Ghabban, and a presentation of the most important completed projects.