Professor Dr. Sarmad Ghazi Mohammed Al-Shawi, Dean of the College of Agriculture at the University of Basra, participated in an expanded meeting held by the Governor of Karbala, Engineer Nassif Jassim Al-Khattabi, with the deans of colleges of agriculture from Iraqi universities. The meeting was also attended by Dr. Mohsen Al-Kinani, Head of the Higher Education and Scientific Research Committee of the Provincial Council, and Dr. Sabah Wajid Al-Kuraity, President of the University of Karbala.

The meeting addressed mechanisms for advancing the agricultural sector, ways to utilize scientific research and modern technology to develop production, and strengthening the role of colleges of agriculture as a fundamental pillar of the national economy and a vital resource for sustainable development and food security.

During the meeting, Dean Dr. Sarmad Al-Shawi presented specialized visions and proposals focusing on the importance of activating the outputs of applied research and exchanging academic expertise among Iraqi universities to address current environmental and climatic challenges. He also emphasized the need to enhance frameworks for joint cooperation between academic institutions and local governments to serve the agricultural sector in the country.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the importance of continuing coordination and unifying scientific and academic efforts to support and develop strategic agricultural projects was stressed.

Media and Government Communication Division / College of Agriculture