Cihan University – Erbil Participates in an International Seminar in the People’s Republic of China

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July 17, 2025
International Academic Collaboration and Research Exchange
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As part of the ongoing collaboration between Cihan University-Erbil and the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in the Kurdistan Region, a university staff member has arrived in Wuxi, China. This initiative aims to provide academic and administrative staff with training and firsthand exposure to the advancements achieved by the People’s Republic of China across various sectors.

In a significant step toward expanding its involvement in international scientific forums and activities, Ms. Washan Nabaz Hamad, a staff member at Cihan University-Erbil, represented the university at an international seminar held in Wuxi. The seminar, titled “Value-Added of Fishery Resources, Production Development, and Market System Construction for Developing Countries,” focused on knowledge exchange, innovation, and expertise sharing to promote sustainable development in the global fishery sector.

This important event was organized by the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China in collaboration with the Freshwater Fisheries Research Center, affiliated with the Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences.

Cihan University-Erbil takes great pride in this international engagement and reaffirms its commitment to advancing initiatives that expose its students, faculty, and staff to global developments across a range of disciplines.

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