The High level delegation from Russian Federation led by Mr. Andrey Korneev, State Secretary - Deputy Minister of Education of Russian Federation, and Mr. Konstantin Mogilevsky, Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of Russian Federation visited the Federal Ministry of Education and Professional Training today. 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. Mr. Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani, Federal Secretary for Ministry of Education & Professional training, briefed the delegation and highlighted the achievements and challenges faced by Pakistan in the field of education. 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. 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 emphasized initiatives to promote the Russian language in Pakistan and enhance educational links. An agreement was reached to open a Russian Facilitation Center in Islamabad to assist students seeking admissions to Russian educational institutes. The delegation also expressed their willingness to organize a Russian Educational Expo in Pakistan to strengthen cooperation in education and promote technology-based industrial linkages between the two countries. In addition to the bilateral talks, the Russian delegation visited Islamabad College for Girls (ICG), Sector F-6/2, Islamabad. They appreciated the efforts of the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training in advancing pedagogical initiatives, with a special focus on girls' education. Both sides agreed to prepare plans for finalization 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.
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