The Minister of Education of Russia, Sergey Kravtsov, held a meeting with the Minister of Education and Vocational Training of Djibouti, Moustapha Mohamed Mahamoud, where they discussed ways to expand cooperation between the two countries in the educational field and in the area of digital technologies.
“Djibouti is a dynamically developing state. Today, it has a population of around one million people. I am confident that each country is unique, so it is important for us to exchange experiences and best practices. We are ready to share our education standards, show the infrastructure of our educational institutions, and provide insights into the programs using which our teachers are currently educating students,” said Kravtsov.
In turn, the Djiboutian counterpart expressed interest in expanding cooperation with the Russian Ministry of Education. He mentioned that his country is actively developing in all areas; hence, one of the main tasks of the state is the preparation of qualified specialists.
He also noted that the African country is interested in the Russian experience in training specialists in the field of digital technology.
Furthermore, during the meeting, Kravtsov also presented to his colleagues the main directions for the development of the Russian education system. He spoke about approaches to the educational process in domestic schools and secondary professional education institutions, emphasizing the importance of creating a unified educational and nurturing environment in the country.
The head of the Russian Ministry of Education also highlighted the significance of developing a digital educational environment. He shared that the federal state information system "My School" successfully functions in the country, providing students and teachers with access to quality educational resources. Additionally, the platform allows schoolchildren to communicate with friends, classmates, and teachers.
The II International Forum of Ministers of Education was organized by the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation, the My History Foundation, and the Republic of Tatarstan.