During the Inauguration of the headquarters of the Federation of Arab Scientific Research Councils on the eve of the Arab Summit and on the sidelines of the fifth session of the Economic and Social Development Summit in the capital, Baghdad, His Excellency, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Naeem Abd Yaser Al-Aboudi emphasized that the return of the Federation to Iraq represents the restoration of Baghdad’s role and the consolidation of its leading position as the initiator of the establishment of the Federation of Arab Scientific Research Councils nearly fifty years ago, given its extensive scientific history, distinguished academic institutions and creative human resources.

Dr. Al-Aboudi highlighted that this step enjoys direct support from the Council of Ministers, which approved the recommendations of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research regarding the return of the Federation's headquarters to Baghdad, the allocation of an Iraqi contribution of 50% of the Federation's annual budget and the facilitation of the work procedures of Federation employees through coordination with the relevant authorities.

His Excellency renewed his full support for the work of the General Federation of Arab Scientific Research Councils in Baghdad, paving the way for further joint research cooperation, the exchange of expertise and strategic partnerships that will raise the status of scientific research to the level of challenges and contribute to build an Arab future based on knowledge and innovation.

Dr. Al-Aboudi called for transforming the Union's headquarters in Baghdad into a compass for Arab research programs, a permanent platform for scientific dialogue and a center for the integration of Arab minds in the fields of energy, technology, health, water, food security and other shared strategic priorities.

For their part, the Secretary-General of the Union of Arab Scientific Research Councils, Dr. Abdul Majeed Ben Amara, and the Assistant Secretary-General for Economic Affairs at the League of Arab States, Ambassador Dr. Ali bin Ibrahim Al-Maliki praised the efforts of the Iraqi government and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in facilitating the return of the Union's headquarters to the Iraqi capital, Baghdad.

They appreciated the special attention given by His Excellency, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Naeem Abd Yaser Al-Aboudi and his keenness on strengthening the scientific research environment and joint Arab action.