Key Takeaways
- The first India-Arab Universities’ Presidents’ Conference was held in New Delhi, marking a significant step in India-Arab cooperation in education.
- Delegates from Arab countries and Indian universities participated in the conference, which aims to further strengthen cooperation in the field of higher education.
- The conference was inaugurated by Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh, who highlighted the strong cooperation between India and the Arab countries.
New Delhi: Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh today inaugurated the first India-Arab Universities’ Presidents’ Conference in the capital, participated by delegates from Arab countries, along with representatives from Indian universities.
The Ministry of External Affairs is organizing the conference in collaboration with the Arab League, UGC, and Association of Arab Universities, aiming to strengthen India-Arab cooperation in education.
The MEA spokesperson said in a post on X:
“Further strengthening cooperation between India & the Arab world.
“1st India Arab Universities’ Presidents’ Conference organized by @MEAIndia in collaboration with @arableague_gs, @ugc_india & Association of Arab Universities, took place in New Delhi today.
“MoS @KVSinghMPGonda inaugurated the event.
“Delegates from Arab countries, along with representatives from Indian universities participated in the conference, which provides a platform for further exchange of ideas in the field of higher education.”
MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh in a post on X said:
“Pleased to deliver the keynote address at the 1st India-Arab Universities’ Presidents’ Conference held today in New Delhi.
“Highlighted the strong cooperation between India and the Arab countries and how this two-day conference will further strengthen the existing cooperation in the field of higher education.”









