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H.E. Abdul Razzaq Al-Issa, Minister of Higher Education for Iraq, discusses the importance of education to Iraq, a country once famed in the Middle East for its universities. H.E. explains the importance of giving youth a platform to develop and the advantages of Iraqi students studying abroad, to be in a position to contribute more fully to Iraqi society on their return. H.E. stresses the importance of partnerships between UK and Iraqi universities and explains plans for future international collaborations.