1. Dr. Idris Hadi Salih, President of TIU, and Dr. Sultan Ourabi, Member of board of trustees, visited the Moscow State Academy of Water Transport.

The TIU president, Dr. Idris Hadi and the Tishk delegation were warmly welcomed by associate Dr. Igor Mischenko Rector of Academy.

Dr. Idris Hadi and Dr. Sultan Ourabi had a fruitful meeting with Dr. Igor Mischenko, Rector of Academy and several vice presidents and faculty Deans. Both sides agreed to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU). The MoU includes student exchange and the exchange of research materials especially in Engineering departments like Mechatronics, publications and information. It also provides for joint conferences and academic programs, joint degree programs, joint research activities and publications. Additionally, it will promote the future exchange of academic and non-academic staff members.

In the end, Dr. Idris Hadi gave a plaque of appreciation to the Rector of Moscow State Academy of Water Transport and thanked him warmly for his generous hospitality.