The College of Languages Hosts the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain in Baghdad
On Monday morning, November 18, 2024, Prof. Dr. Ali Adnan Mashwash, the Dean of the College of Languages, welcomed Her Excellency Ms. Alecia Rico Perez del Pulgar, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain to Iraq, in his office. She was accompanied by Ms. Carmen Bojan Freire, the Consul and Deputy Ambassador. The meeting was attended by the College’s assistants, the Head of the Spanish Language Department, and several faculty members of the department.
The Dean opened the meeting by extending a warm welcome to Her Excellency, congratulating her on the commencement of her duties in Baghdad. He emphasized the significance of fostering cooperation between Iraq and Spain, particularly in the areas of scholarship exchange and the “Study in Iraq” initiative for international students, which is supported by His Excellency Dr. Naeem Al-Aboudi, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
The discussions focused on enhancing support for students, with a particular emphasis on facilitating opportunities for them to participate in scientific programs, including training courses at Spanish universities. The Dean highlighted the importance of the Spanish Language Department, noting its unique position as one of the few such departments in Iraqi universities. Additionally, he raised the potential for collaboration with Spanish universities to provide opportunities for faculty members holding master’s degrees to pursue doctoral studies in Spain.
During her visit, Her Excellency the Ambassador engaged in a dialogue with Spanish Language Department students, discussing various matters including the possibility of organizing summer training courses for students. In her remarks, Ambassador Rico commended the efforts of the College’s administration and the faculty members of the Spanish Language Department for their dedication to teaching and promoting the Spanish language and literature, which she described as one of the most spoken languages in the world.
Her Excellency also attended the semi-final match of the five-a-side football championship, held between the Spanish and Russian teams at the College’s stadium.
