Michele Camerota, the Italian consul general in Erbil, was welcomed by Mr. President of Koya University, Asst. Prof. Dr. Mohammed Haseeb Siddiq.

The Italian consul in Erbil, Michele Camerota, paid a visit to Koya University today, April 26, 2023, and he was welcomed by members of Koya University's council and Asst. Prof. Dr. Mohammed Haseeb Siddiq. 

First of all, Mr. Michele Camerota was warmly received by Asst. Prof. Dr. Mohammed Haseeb Siddiq, President of Koya University, who also expressed his gratitude for his visit.

Mr. President addressed about the founding of Koya University, its organizational makeup, including its faculties, departments, and centers for scientific research, as well as its academic reputation in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq as well as around the world.

Mr. President stressed the relevance of Koya University to the globalization issue at the meeting and mentioned that it is one of the fundamental principles of Koya University's strategic plan.

He emphasized the significance of conducting collaborative projects with academics and universities from Italy and emphasized the value of establishing connects between Koya University and Italian universities. He also mentioned the memoranda of understanding that have been signed with those institutions.

Mr. Michele Camerota, the Italian consul general in Erbil, extended his gratitude to the university's president and the university council for the warm reception and stated his delight at visiting Koya University and Koya City.

Mr. Michele Camerota underlined the need of creating such relationships and indicated his willingness to develop a channel of coordination between Koya University and Italian universities.

Next, the university's president and the Consul General of Italy proceeded to the international workshop on "Health Benefits of Sports and Physical Activity," which was organized by the faculties of Medicine, physical education, and university of Perugia in Italy.