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the state Department will allocate up to $ 10 million for projects aimed at the development of education in Iraq “on the American model”, reports RT.
to grant may the Iraqi universities of the U.S. sample that do not have state funding.
the applications of the applicants for a grant may include proposals aimed at strengthening partnerships between U.S. universities and the region.
During implementation of the project the students will gain knowledge that will help them become “proactive participants in their areas of professional activities and active citizens of their state”.
in addition, it is expected that as a result of successful implementation of the initiative will increase the number of applicants, as well as strengthened partnerships between U.S. universities and the region.
Earlier it was reported about intentions of the US state Department to strengthen the capacity of higher education institutions to prevent the transfer of sensitive technology to States, “spreading nuclear weapons.” States referred to these countries Russia, North Korea, Iran, China and Syria.
Previously, the Iraqi Parliament voted in favor of ending the foreign military presence in the country. MPs called on the government to break the agreement with the international anti-terrorist coalition.
the question of the cessation of foreign military presence in the country was raised against the background of a special operation of the U.S. military, which killed Iranian General Qasem Soleimani and Deputy head of the people’s mobilization to Iraq.
Later it was reported that the international coalition against terrorism led by the US withdraws its troops from Iraq out of respect for the sovereignty of this country.
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