Thai envoy, IIU president discuss education

Islamabad : Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to Pakistan Chakkrid Krachaiwong called on Dr. Hathal Homoud Alotaibi, president, International Islamic University, (IIU) at his office at Faisal Masjid campus.

During the meeting issues pertaining to mutual interests including promotions of education and enhancement of educational ties between higher education institutions were discussed.

The Thai ambassador lauded IIU for its services to promote higher education and also appreciated the university’s vision of disseminating peace and tolerance. He assured that he will be happy to strengthen bilateral educational ties between IIU and Thai universities.

The IIU president apprised the Ambassador of the university's scope, vision, new strategic plan, international students, recent activities and history. He said IIU is eager to welcome and facilitate more Thai students at IIU. He opined that IIU has a diversified cultural environment where a large number of countries are represented by foreign students.