President of University of Baghdad, Prof. Dr. Alaa Abdul Hussein Abdul Rasool received the new cultural attaché at the American embassy Christian Karol and her entourage where he shed light on the history of University of Baghdad, its foundation, colleges, centers, institutes, the number of staff and students, referring also to the stages of our university’s technical and academic development according to QS Rankings since University of Baghdad got the first Iraqi rank and the (501) rank world-wide. The American Cultural Mission from its side praised the role of University of Baghdad in supplying our country with the best academic competence through its connection with US embassy in Baghdad through workshops and conferences as well as conclusion of scientific and research agreements with American universities. Christian Karol confirmed that he prepares to sign a memorandum of understanding with University of Baghdad to develop the scientific and academic side by recruiting a number of professors and lecturers from different discreet American universities to give lectures in Baghdad. Prof. Dr. Alaa Abdul Hussein confirmed his willingness to sign this memorandum with Washington and hoped for application of the cultural mission programs and at the conclusion of this meeting the rector dedicated the university shield to the cultural attaché for her efforts that will contribute to the advance of our university. It is worth mentioning that this meeting was attended by Associate rector for scientific affairs Prof. Dr. Osama Fadel Abdul Latif and director of department of cultural relations Assistant Prof. Dr. Iyad Kazim.