A Russian delegation led by the Russian Federation’s Novosibirsk Governor, Mr Andrey Travnikov, visited Naypyitaw State Academy yesterday.
On arrival at the Naypyitaw State Academy, Rector Dr Nu Nu Lwin and officials welcomed them, and briefed the intentions of the establishment of the academy, high-quality learning systems aligned with international-standard curricula in respective fields to nurture educated youths needed for nation-building, using modern teaching aids, research laboratories, and practical training equipment by the teachers.
The Governor and the Education Minister of Novosibirsk then clarified that Novosibirsk is one of the largest science and education centres in Russia, with 50 universities that deliver science and applied sciences, useful subjects being taught at Novosibirsk State University, the largest institution, existence of the Novosibirsk Institute for Arts, and other matters.
They observed the library and laboratory of the Naypyitaw State Academy.
The Russian delegation met Union Minister for Education Dr Chaw Chaw Sein at the meeting hall of the Naypyitaw State Academy.
They exchanged views on potential cooperation between Myanmar universities and those in the Novosibirsk Region, including sending rectors and education officials from Novosibirsk universities to Myanmar for academic exchanges, collaboration on AI and MSME research projects, reciprocal exchange programmes for Myanmar and Russian students, arranging study tours for the Private Schools Supervisory Board to Novosibirsk, and fostering cooperation with students from Yangon and Mandalay Universities of Foreign Languages, and enhancement of cooperation in education sector, and exchanged gifts.
Union Minister for Religious Affairs and Culture U Tin Oo Lwin hosted a dinner for the Russian delegation at Jasmine Naypyitaw Hotel.
Union Minister for Transport and Communications U Mya Tun Oo, deputy ministers, relevant officials and invitees attended the event.
During the dinner, the artistes of the Department of Fine Arts performed, and the Union minister and the Novosibirsk governor presented flower bouquets to the performers. — MNA/KTZH
