The University of Halabja and the President Jalal Talabani Foundation entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) which was signed by the president of the UoH Prof. Dr. Mahabad Kamil Abdullah and the president of President Jalal Talabani Foundation Dr. Mohammed Sabir at the UoH on May 23, 2023. The event was attended by vice-presidents, deans, the director of International Academic Relations and director of CDC at UoH, as well as the founder and head of Administration and Relations of President Jalal Talabani Foundation.

Following the signing of the MoU and in a press conference, Dr. Mahabad Kamil Abdullah expressed the UoH pride in signing the MoU with President Jalal Talabani Foundation emphasizing that it was a historic day for the university. She further stated that the purpose of the MoU was to benefit students, administrative and academic staff in various fields including science and research.

After that, Dr. Mohammed Sabir delivered a speech highlighting the role of President Mam Jalal Talabani. He also referred to himself as a student of President Mam Jalal and expressed the aspiration to accomplish endeavors of incomparable significance. Dr. Sabir further discussed President Mam Jalal’s pivotal role and tremendous support in the establishment of universities. He elaborated on the foundation’s responsibilities particularly in the of higher education and the development of relationships with universities at both national and international levels.
It is worth to mention that this MoU is intended to establish and strengthen a collaboration between the two sides regarding the developmental collaborations, exchange knowledge, experience and filling gaps in different areas to provide excellent services and providing suitable environment for undergraduate, post graduate, youth development and community.