Russia and Djibouti have taken a major step in forging closer educational ties with the signing of a memorandum of cooperation. The agreement, signed by Russian Minister of Education Sergey Kravtsov and his Djiboutian counterpart, Mustafa Mohamed Mahmoud, outlines a comprehensive plan for collaboration across various educational levels.
The memorandum, signed in Kazan, will see increased collaboration between educational institutions in both countries, facilitating student and teacher exchange programs. Joint seminars, conferences, and training programs for talented children are also planned.
"The memorandum provides for cooperation in the training of talented children, improvement of state educational standards and programs. The parties will promote the study of the Russian language on the territory of the Republic of Djibouti, organizing competitions and Olympiads for schoolchildren,” the Russian education ministry said.
Both nations have committed to promoting professional skills competitions, including the "Abilimpix" program, which focuses on individuals with disabilities.
This agreement, which follows a bilateral meeting between the two ministers to explore potential areas of cooperation, is a significant step toward strengthening the educational relationship between Russia and Djibouti, the ministry said. The collaboration is expected to foster future collaborations and cultural exchange between the two countries.