His Excellency, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Naeem Abd Yaser Al-Aboudi reviewed the College of Arts at University of Baghdad and viewed its departments, classrooms and educational environment. Dr. Al-Aboudi reviewed with students and faculty members and listened to their suggestions and points of view.His Excellency stressed that the humanities specializations enjoy positive importance and that the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research looks with interest at this type of climate that provides a suitable environment for the cross-pollination of concepts, ideas and distinguished research efforts.Dr. Al-Aboudi participated in the Iraqi-Japanese workshop held at the College of Arts in cooperation with a number of Japanese universities.His Excellency expressed his hope that these important forums will achieve their goals and recommendations responsible for developing specialized visions and supporting the achievements made in the field of Higher Education.