MEETING WITH SCHOLARS FROM INDIA AND IRAN

On 2 November 2026, the Department of Middle East and South Asia held a meeting with scholars from India and Iran.

The meeting was attended by Professor Saeed Akhtar Hussain from Jawaharlal Nehru University, Associate Professor Mahmud Alam from the University of Hyderabad, doctoral researcher Shishi Kant from Jawaharlal Nehru University, and Professor Nahid Morshadlu from the University of Mashhad.

The international guests were welcomed by the Head of the Department and its academic staff. During the meeting, the guests were introduced to the history of the Faculty and the Department, their main research areas, ongoing academic activities, and future plans.

The academic gathering provided an opportunity to discuss current issues and explore prospects for strengthening international research cooperation. Particular attention was given to the implementation of joint research projects, the exchange of academic expertise, and the development of academic partnerships.

The meeting was held in an open and constructive atmosphere, providing a platform for an exchange of views and identifying potential areas for future academic collaboration.

Bolatbek Batyrkhan
Research Associate Professor, PhD Iranologist 

Department of Middle East and South Asia