Syria, Pakistan to enhance cooperation in the field of education

Damascus, (ST) –  Minister of Education, Dr. DaremTabbaa, discussed with his Pakistani counterpart, Dr. Rana Tanveer Hussain, means of enhancing cooperation between the two countries in the field of education.

The two ministers discussed means of strengthening cooperation between Syria and Pakistan in the scientific, technical and professional fields. Exchanging experiences was the most prominent issue that was discussed during the meeting of the two ministers today.

During the meeting, which was held at the Ministry’s building in Damascus, the two ministers discussed a mechanism for developing a joint cooperation program and steps to develop educational work and school curricula.

In a statement to reporters, Minister Tabbaa drew attention to the historical relations between Syria and Pakistan and the ongoing cooperation agreements in the field of education and culture. 

Tabbaa pointed to the importance of exchanging experiences through students and teachers in the two countries, and the possibility of cooperation to create virtual schools.

Minister Tabbaa pointed out that the program of the Pakistani minister’s visit includes a visit to a number of schools in the governorates. He added that the program also includes  meetings with educational cadres to get acquainted with the reality of education in Syria and the development it has witnessed despite the difficulties imposed by the terrorist war and economic sanctions on it where priority has been given to supporting education and empowering youth because of the importance of this in reconstruction. 

For his part, Minister Hussein said that the purpose of his visit to Syria was to discuss the mechanism of developing relations in the educational field at various levels between the two countries, as well as benefiting from experiences and offering scholarships to Syrian students. 

Hussein also referred to the depth of relations between Syria and Pakistan.

Raghda Sawas