First forum of rectors of Kyrgyzstan, Russia to be held in Bishkek

Bishkek, Mar. 26, 2019. /Kabar/. The First Forum of Rectors of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Russian Federation “The Development of Science and Education – Investing in the Future” will take place in Bishkek on March 27, 2019, the press service of the Ministry of Education reported.

The event will be held as part of the state visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to Kyrgyzstan.

The purpose of the Forum is to expand the Kyrgyz-Russian scientific and educational cooperation.

The forum will be attended by Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation Mikhail Kotjukov, Minister of Education and Science of the Russian Federation Olga Vasilyeva, rectors of 72 universities of Russia headed by President of the Russian Union of Rectors Victor Sadovnichy. Kyrgyzstan will be represented by Minister of Education and Science Gulmira Kudaiberdiyeva, rectors of 31 universities headed by Chairman of the Association of Universities of the Kyrgyz Republic Abdylda Musayev.

The Forum program includes a plenary session and a session block on the following topics: “Russian as the Basis for Scientific and Educational Integration of Russia and Kyrgyzstan”, “Kyrgyz-Russian Cooperation in the Humanities and Natural Sciences”, “New Approaches to Training in the Context of Economic Modernization”.

Following the Forum, Agreement between the Association of the Universities of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Russian Union of Rectors is expected to be signed, and 79 bilateral agreements on cooperation and implementation of joint programs and projects between the universities of Russia and Kyrgyzstan will be signed.