Educational cooperation between Zimbabwe and Russia is important for the economic development and modernization of the southern African country, Zimbabwe's Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Torerayi Moyo, emphasized in an interview with Sputnik Africa.
Speaking on the sidelines of the Second International Forum of Ministers of Education "Shaping the Future" in Kazan, Moyo highlighted the numerous Zimbabwean students receiving scholarships from Russia to pursue studies in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.
"Those are very important in ensuring that the economic development in Zimbabwe is enhanced," he emphasized. "We are encouraging students to do STEM disciplines, engineering, and other very important subjects or disciplines, which will in a big way assist in the economic development and modernization of Zimbabwe."
Moyo expressed the Ministry of Education's commitment to increasing the number of Zimbabwean students studying in Russia, acknowledging the multiplier effect these students will have on Zimbabwe's development upon their return.
"Education is the most important weapon that can change this world," he asserted, highlighting the role of education in liberating minds and strengthening ties between the Global South, Russia, and other developing nations.
Minister Moyo expressed deep appreciation for Russia's support in various sectors, including education, agriculture, and the contributions of Zimbabwean students studying in Russia towards industrialization and modernization.