The first meeting of the Council of International Directors of the universities of the Macro-Hub of Planning Region 6 of the country was held on 5 Mehr 1405 at the meeting hall of Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, hosted by the university, with the attendance of a number of academic and executive officials, international directors, and university experts.

At this meeting, the international directors of the universities of medical sciences of Qazvin, Zanjan, Qom, Arak, and Saveh attended together with experts in the international affairs field of the universities. While presenting reports on the measures and achievements of their respective universities in the area of internationalization, they examined the challenges and obstacles existing in this field.

In addition, strategies for developing joint cooperation among the member universities of the Hub and for enhancing the level of international activities were discussed and exchanged.

Among the matters raised at this meeting, the following may be mentioned:

• Review of the university's operational plan for the management of international affairs
• Planning and holding short-term courses specifically for the international students of the member universities of the Hub;
• Planning and holding seasonal workshops jointly, with the participation of the member universities of the Hub;
• Drafting and concluding a joint cooperation memorandum of understanding among the member universities of the Hub.

This meeting was held with a view to strengthening inter-university interactions, making use of shared capacities, and creating the grounds for more effective cooperation in the field of the internationalization of higher education.