A delegation of Iranian Expediency Discernment Council of the System (EDCS) visited SISU and held a conference with research fellows of MESI on May 24, 2016. The two sides exchanged the ideas about cadre training system, the relations between China and Iran, and the situation in the Gulf region.

Dr. Jiang Feng, the University Council Chair of SISU welcomed the delegation. He introduced the cadre training system in China, educational philosophy, general conditions, and development goals of SISU. Mohammad Taghi Azarshab, director of EDCS and principal of Management School, introduced the major obligation of EDCS, cadre training system and educational conditions in Iran.

Prof. Liu Zhongmin, director of SISU’s Middle East Studies Institute, introduced the development history, research fields and publication development of the institution to the delegation. Both sides reached a primary intent of cooperation in academic exchange, short-term training and talent cultivation.

Prof. Cheng Tong, dean of School of Asian and African Studies, Wang Zheng, deputy director of Office of International Cooperation and Exchange, Sun Degang, deputy director of Middle East Institute, and researchers Wang Bo, Tang Jianduan, Yu Yong, Bao Chengzhang attended the conference.