His Excellency, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Prof. Dr. Haider Bahaa Al-Hasani met with the Chair and members of the Parliamentary Finance Committee.

Prof. Dr. Haider Bahaa Al-Hasani reviewed financial matters pertaining to the higher education and scientific research sector, as well as funding priorities and the allocations required for Iraqi universities underscoring the shared responsibility of legislative and executive bodies to support development pathways and enhance the efficient management of public resources.

His Excellency emphasized the importance of an institutional partnership between the Ministry of Higher Education and the Council of Representatives, specifically the Parliamentary Finance Committee to address the financial needs of universities based on well-studied priorities that account for the university environment and the requirements for advancing education and scientific research.

Prof. Dr. Haider Bahaa Al-Hasani stressed that funding educational institutions constitutes an investment in human capital and is a fundamental element in cultivating national talent and meeting the demands of sustainable development.

His Excellency addressed coordination mechanisms regarding financial allocations, as well as the operational and investment needs of university institutions.

Prof. Dr. Haider Bahaa Al-Hasani highlighted the necessity of considering the unique nature of the higher education sector during discussions on the draft budget and relevant financial legislation, such consideration would enable universities to implement their academic and research programs, develop their infrastructure, and secure the essential resources needed to ensure the stability of the educational process and improve its outcomes.

For their part, the Chair and members of the Parliamentary Finance Committee underscored the importance of higher education in state-building and the development of scientific capabilities.

They highlighted the necessity of maintaining ongoing communication with the Ministry to assess the needs of universities and to follow up on relevant financial and legislative matters to strike a balance between public expenditure requirements and the priorities for developing educational institutions, thereby strengthening their capacity to fulfill their academic and research missions.

Directorate of Media & Government Communication

Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research

October 20, 2026