The Ambassador of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, H.E. Maen Khreasat, visited the new campus of the International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) on Wednesday. The envoy held separate meetings with the university’s Rector, Prof. Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed, and President, Prof. Dr. Ahmed Saad Alahmed, to explore avenues of bilateral academic collaboration.
Discussions focused on enhancing mutual cooperation between IIUI and Jordanian universities, with emphasis on technical assistance-based scholarships, academic exchange, and the possibility of jointly organized international conferences.
Welcoming the ambassador in his office, Rector Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed appreciated the ambassador’s proposals, terming “education diplomacy” a key tool for promoting global peace, harmony, and development. He assured full support to strengthen academic ties between Pakistan and Jordan.
In a separate meeting, President IIUI Prof. Dr. Ahmed Saad Alahmed shared the university’s vision, academic profile, and strategic goals. He expressed IIUI’s commitment to expanding international educational linkages, particularly with institutions in the Muslim world.
Ambassador Khreasat acknowledged IIUI’s contributions to Muslim societies through education and termed the visit a step toward a “win-win situation” for both sides. He also emphasized the importance of cultural exchange and said he foresaw an increase in the number of Jordanian students at IIUI in the future.