By Pervez Bari, TwoCircles.net,
Bhopal: A cultural program of foreign students of Aligarh Muslim University, (AMU), was organized by the Advisor, Foreign Students.
Students from Iran, Afghanistan, Indonesia, Mauritius and Thailand presented the various aspects of their countries through power point presentations. Lt. Gen. Andi M. Ghalib, ambassador of Indonesia, and Mr. Mustapha Ahmed Mohammed Noman, ambassador of Yemen, were the Guests of Honor on the occasion.
According to Dr. Rahat Abrar, Public Relations’ Officer of AMU, Mr. Andi M. Ghalib, ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia, said that Aligarh Muslim University is among the best universities in India. Every year many of Indonesian students prefer AMU as the first institution of their choices for higher studies. He hoped that these students will be the future leaders of Indonesia and they would be grateful that their leaders have had the best education in this esteemed university.
Mr. Ghalib said that relationship between Indonesia and India would serve the long term interests enhancing all-round cooperation and contribution to regional and global peace and stability. “Today’s cultural program is indeed a very important event to rebound our long cultural connection as well as to build and promote mutual understanding and friendship among the students from different countries through their cultures” he said.
Mr. Mustapha Ahmed Mohammed Noman, ambassador of Yemen, paid rich tributes to Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, the founder of this great seat of learning, and pointed out that he opened its doors to all without any discrimination on the ground of caste, creed or religion and he felt that education has no religion.
In his presidential address, AMU Vice Chancellor, Prof. P. K. Abdul Aziz said: “We are trying of our best to attract foreign students at AMU. We are also planning to provide better accommodation to these foreign students and to create a new brand image of the University”.
Earlier, Prof. Muzaffar A Siddiqui, advisor, Foreign Students, in his welcome address said that AMU is reviving one of its old tradition of bringing together the students from abroad and hoped that such events would not only help the University regain its past glory but shall touch new heights.
Prof. Siddiqui also said that AMU needs an International Hostel with a capacity of 400 to 500 students with an exclusive wing for foreign students with families. A separate hostel for girl students along with a block of twelve transit houses located in the Medical Colony should be provided at the University campus.
AMU Registrar, Prof. V. K. Abdul Jaleel proposed a vote of thanks while Dr. Kaleemuddin Ahmad conducted the program. ([email protected])