The English Language Department at the College of Education, Al-Mustaqbal University, welcomed a high-level Japanese delegation on a visit aimed at strengthening academic and cultural collaboration between the two sides. The delegation was received by Lecturer Dr. Ali Karim Tabak, as the visit sought to explore the department and learn about its academic programs.<br />During the meeting, a comprehensive presentation was given about the department, highlighting that it is one of the newly established departments within the college, dedicated to preparing specialized academic professionals in the English language. Various future initiatives were also discussed, including curriculum development, establishing academic partnerships, and organizing training programs to enhance students' skills.<br />This visit aligns with the goal of supporting quality education (Goal 4: Quality Education) by fostering the exchange of expertise and leveraging international experiences to advance the educational process. It also underscores the significance of building global partnerships for sustainable development (Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals), as the university strives to expand its academic cooperation and benefit from international expertise to develop its educational environment.<br />At the conclusion of the visit, the Japanese delegation expressed their appreciation for the warm reception and praised the department’s vision and ambitious plans for the future.<br />"Al-Mustaqbal University, the first university in Iraq."<br /><br />