Syrian- Russian talks to enhance scientific cooperation are held in Damascus

DAMASCUS, March.7, (ST)-The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Bassam Ibrahim discussed on Monday with the Deputy Minister of Development and Economy of the Russian province of Desan, Solomotova Vasilyevna and Vice-President of the University of Mordova, Professor Sergei Pavlov, ways of strengthening scientific and research cooperation relations and prospects for their development.

 

Ibrahim underscored the importance of the distinguished relations between Syria and Russia, which resulted in the establishment of a strategic cooperation at the political, economic, cultural and educational levels.He referred to the scientific level enjoyed by Russian universities, that in turn has produced  scientific cadres who work and study in universities and higher institutes, according to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA).

 

He called for upgrading the level of scientific  research between Syrian and Russian universities, activating joint agreements, and intensifying efforts to reach the best results in joint scientific projects.In addition he promoted the idea of the exchange of professors and scholarships, and the establishment of joint research laboratories.

 

For his part, Vasilyevna asserted his country’s readiness to enhance scientific cooperation between universities and research centers with Syria, while Professor Pavlov noted the determination to develop relations between the two sides, calling on the Minister to visit the Russian Universities  and their scientific centers to establish a scientific partnership between both sides.

 

Basma Qaddour