Capital to have Russian Facilitation Centre

Delegation affirms commitment to promoting cultural, educational exchanges

ISLAMABAD:

State Secretary and Deputy Minister of Education of the Russian Federation, Andrey Korneev, and Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Konstantin Mogilevsky, visited the Federal Ministry of Education and Professional Training on Thursday.

The delegation included the Consultant of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Russia, Associate Professor of Ural State Pedagogical University, and officials from the Embassy of Russia in Pakistan. Federal Secretary for the Ministry of Education and Professional Training, Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani, briefed the delegation and highlighted the achievements and challenges faced by Pakistan in the field of education.

An agreement was reached to open a Russian Facilitation Centre in Islamabad to assist students seeking admission to Russian educational institutions. The delegation also expressed their willingness to organise a Russian Educational Expo in Pakistan to strengthen cooperation in education and promote technology-based industrial linkages between the two countries.

During the discussions, both sides reviewed the full spectrum of bilateral educational cooperation and explored ways to enhance it. They affirmed their commitment to promoting cultural and educational exchanges. The Pakistani side expressed a strong desire to increase collaboration between Pakistani and Russian universities, particularly in the fields of emerging technologies.

The Russian deputy minister emphasised initiatives to promote the Russian language in Pakistan and enhance educational links.

The bilateral talks focused on enhancing educational cooperation between the two countries, building on the positive momentum of their relationship over the past two decades.

Both sides agreed to prepare plans for finalisation at the forthcoming Joint Working Group Meeting, expected in October 2024. The year 2025 is anticipated to be a year of action, embodying the essence of collaboration between Pakistan and Russia.

In addition to the bilateral talks, the Russian delegation visited Islamabad College for Girls (ICG), Sector F-6/2, Islamabad.