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Under the patronage and in the presence of H.E. Prof. Dr. Naeem Al-Aboudi, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the National Erasmus+ Day was launched at the University of Baghdad, organized by the Ministry in cooperation with the Delegation of the European Union in Baghdad, from 8–9 September 2025. In his opening remarks, the Minister emphasized that cooperation programs with the European Union represent a vital space for advancing higher education in Iraq, providing faculty members with opportunities to enhance their research expertise, enabling students to gain multicultural academic experiences, and equipping administrative staff with modern skills in university governance and institutional management. He also announced the establishment of specialized units in every Iraqi university to oversee Erasmus programs and transform international partnerships into impactful educational and research projects that strengthen the global standing of Iraqi universities. Meanwhile, Deputy Minister Dr. Haider Abdul-Zahd delivered a scientific presentation highlighting the prospects of academic cooperation and internationalization through the Erasmus program, reviewing opportunities for academic mobility, capacity-building initiatives, and the enhancement of international partnerships as strategic pathways to advancing Iraq’s higher education sector. Al-Mustaqbal University participated with an official delegation on behalf of the University President, Prof. Dr. Hassan Shaker Majdi. The delegation was led by Prof. Dr. Muzaffar Sadiq Al-Zuhairi, Director of Scientific and Academic Supervision, accompanied by Dr. Samir Ibrahim Badrawi, Director of Cultural Relations, and Ms. Elaf Salah Mahdi, Erasmus Program Coordinator at the university. During its participation, the Al-Mustaqbal University delegation reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to international academic engagement, highlighting its various initiatives in higher education internationalization, including academic mobility programs, the launch of strong regional and global partnerships, and the hosting of international postgraduate programs, all in alignment with the Ministry’s strategic vision. The university’s involvement in this national event reflects its pioneering role in contributing to national and international initiatives that aim to enhance the quality of higher education and strengthen the global presence of Iraqi universities.