Department of Syriac Language at Salahaddin University Visits CUE

On Tuesday 1st March, a delegation headed by Dr. Kawther Najeeb, the Head of Department of Syriac Language at Salahaddin University visited CUE. The delegation, included Assist.Prof.Dr. Salam Hakeem Department’s Coordinator, Assist.Prof.Dr. Samir Shaba and Fr. Dr. Samer Sorisho Youhanna, was warmly welcomed by the President of CUE, Assist. Prof. Dr. Riadh Francis and Vice- President for Scientific Affairs, Assist Prof. Dr. Iqbal Naeem Gorgis.

During the meeting various aspects of academic collaboration between the department mentioned above and CUE, in particular the Department of Oriental Studies, were discussed.

Dr. Kawther stressed on the importance of having Syriac Language Department and praised the job opportunities for its graduates, let alone the paramount importance of the role of such department in the preservation of this language which is deeply rooted in the history.

In Conclusion, both sides expressed their positivity and optimism toward a fruitful collaboration in various academic aspects related to Syriac language in the future.