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Aligarh: The Aligarh Muslim
University (AMU) February 17 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
with the George Washington University Law School, USA that
facilitate faculty members and PhD or SJD candidates from each other
institutions to participate for a semester or two as Visiting
Scholars for the purpose of conducting research.
The mutual
cooperation envisaged individual scholars from both the law
institutions to establish contacts and develop mutual interests. The
major areas of cooperation includes Intellectual Property Law,
Islamic Law, Constitutional Law, International and Comparative Law
and Environmental Law.
The Aligarh
Muslim University (AMU) and the George Washington University Law
School believe that the extension and strengthening of scientific
exchange and cooperation will be of mutual value to their respective
universities. It will develop understanding between them and further
their respective goals of advancing justice.
AMU Vice
Chancellor Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis described the occasion as a
historic moment and said that AMU has signed a MoU with one of the
World’s leading higher educational institutions in law with
substantial expertise in administrative law, public interest law,
international and comparative law, environmental law and
intellectual property law.
It is like
dream that has come true and this dream has seen the light of the
day because of two AMU alumni, Frank Islam and Dr. Abdullah
Abdullah’s efforts.
Prof. Azis
said that the MoU is a window of opportunity that enables the
students to build their future. It is the beginning of a long
journey. The memorandum became live and vibrant only when all of us
contribute meaningfully and carry forward its objective and goals,
he added.
Dr. Fredrick
Lawrence, Dean, Faculty of Law at George Washington University
welcoming the new and innovative academic partnership said that his
University offered more than sixty courses and it was providing the
facilities to students from fifty-five different countries including
India.
He said that
the AMU Vice Chancellor, Prof. Azis visited George Washington
University and proposed the MoU to promote law and justice globally
with sound academic and research initiatives. It is this dream that
is at the threshold of turning into reality.
Frank F.
Islam, a noted entrepreneur in US said, he is proud to be an alumnus
of this remarkable institution. He admired the leadership of AMU
Vice Chancellor, Prof. Azis and his vision. He is passionate,
committed and determined to succeed and he is the true voice of
Aligarh, he added.
As a result of
this MoU he envisioned a broad range of activities including
conferences, students scholarships, visiting fellows, lecture
series, exchange programmes and other area of common interest
between AMU and George Washington University.
Frank
Islam
said that AMU is a true treasure. This University’s success as a
Centre of knowledge serves as a beacon for the entire world. The
University stands as a symbol of equality, dignity, tolerance and
inclusiveness, he added.
Prof. V. K.
Abdul Jaleel, Registrar, AMU proposed a vote of thank and said that
AMU is establishing its special centres at five different states.
Now by initiating a series of measures the AMU Vice Chancellor is
globalizing the University by his visionary approach. The MoU signed
with George Washington University is a small step taken to place the
AMU on the global pedestal, he added.
AMU Vice
Chancellor Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis presented mementoes to Fredrick
Lawrence and Ms. Susan Karmanian of George Washington University,
USA.
Earlier
Faculty of Law has extended a warm welcome to the three-member
delegation of George Washington University. An interactive session
with students and staff was also organized.
Prof. M.
Shabbir, Dean, Faculty of Law said that for the first time in the
history of the Law department, AMU has signed a MoU with George
Washington University, USA and this collaboration will open-up new
vistas of constructive engagement in the academic realm.
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