Welcoming the former Iranian Ambassador to Vietnam.

Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Van Kim is pleased to announce the important events that took place this week to celebrate Vietnam-Iran relations in general and the relationship between the University of Social Sciences and Humanities and Iran in particular. On March 9th, the University organized an exhibition of Iranian miniature paintings and calligraphy to introduce the beauty of Iranian and Persian art to faculty and students. The Faculty of Oriental Studies opened a Persian language class, attracting 74 students from both within and outside the university. In addition, the University's Iran Research Room was upgraded and renovated to meet the needs of research and training on Iran. These are meaningful activities aimed at continuing the relationship between the University and the Iranian Embassy as well as the Vietnam-Iran Friendship Association. Through these activities, the University's faculty and students will have the opportunity to better understand Iranian culture and education to contribute to Vietnam-Iran relations in general and the relationship between the University and Iran in particular.

Mr. Seyed Kamal Sajjadi proposed opportunities for cooperation with the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (Photo: Tran Minh)

Ambassador Seyed Kamal Sajjadi expressed his gratitude for the warm welcome from Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Van Kim and the University. The Ambassador noted that Vietnam and Iran share many similarities in their struggles for independence against imperialism, as well as common viewpoints on international issues such as human rights and climate change. He particularly emphasized the strong foundation of East Asian culture, a key factor in fostering cooperation. Ambassador Seyed Kamal Sajjadi expressed his desire to build cooperation between Iranian universities and the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, and pledged to provide scholarships for Vietnamese students to study and conduct research in Iran. Specifically, he stated that Al Mustapha University will soon offer five scholarships to Vietnamese students. This is part of an effort to broaden the understanding of Iran and Islam among Vietnamese students in particular, and Southeast Asian students in general.

The two sides took a commemorative photo after the meeting (Photo: Tran Minh)

Mr. Sayed Kamal Sajadi, formerly the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Vietnam from 1995 to 1999, is currently a professor of Sociology at the University of Tehran. He has published numerous works on Vietnam and has translated The Tale of Kieu into Persian.