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Russia and Republika Srpska sign education partnership deal
Russia and Republika Srpska, an autonomous region within Bosnia and Herzegovina, have signed a memorandum to expand cooperation in education. The ceremony took place on the sidelines of the Third International Forum of Ministers of Education, 'Shaping the Future', in the Russian city of Kazan. The deal was signed by Russian Education Minister Sergey Kravtsov and Republika Srpska's minister of education and culture, Zeljka Stojicic, on Wednesday. Under the agreement, both parties committed to closer cooperation in general education, vocational training, and further vocational education. They will also exchange information on international conferences, seminars, and education-related events hosted in Russia and Republika Srpska. The sides also discussed deepening bilateral ties at the forum. 'I would like to express my gratitude to the Srpska side for their active cooperation. We have already opened five Russian language open education centers in Republika Srpska. Around 500 citizens have studied in them over two years,' Kravtsov said. Stojicic noted that the two sides have made notable progress in expanding Russian language instruction in Republika Srpska. 'We have made great progress in Russian language studies. The number of schools where the Russian language is studied has increased,' she stated, noting that Russia's Tula University was helpful with this endeavor. According to Kravtsov, the university has been working with Republika Srpska's education sector, and signed agreements with the region's specialized ministries in 2023. A key part of the agreement signed by the parties includes promoting Russian language studies in Republika Srpska through competitions, Olympiads, and cultural events, as well as encouraging the use of electronic education resources. The two also pledged to support student talent development, organize children's recreation programs, and hold reciprocal fairs, seminars, and exhibitions. This year's 'Shaping the Future' forum – held June 11 to 12 – brought together delegations from 50 states, including education ministers and officials from the UAE, Belarus, Abkhazia, South Ossetia, Myanmar, Laos, the Central African Republic, Cameroon, Burkina Faso, and Zimbabwe. The agenda focused on global challenges in education, including digital transformation, AI, online learning, inclusion, and the evolving role of teachers.
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Moscow and Pyongyang agree to boost education ties
Russia and North Korea have signed an agreement to deepen cooperation in education, including the launch of language centers in both countries. Russian Education Minister Sergey Kravtsov and North Korean Education Minister Kim Seung-doo formalized the deal on the sidelines of the Third International Forum of Ministers of Education, 'Shaping the Future', in Kazan on Wednesday. Under the agreement, Moscow will help establish a Russian language and general education center in Pyongyang, and a Korean language center will be set up in Russia. The deal also includes joint fairs, academic competitions, exhibitions, and seminars. Both countries aim to expand the use of electronic learning tools and promote Russian and Korean among schoolchildren. Russian became a mandatory subject in North Korean schools starting from the fourth grade in 2024. More than 100 North Korean teachers completed a Russian refresher course that year, hosted by Blagoveshchensk State Pedagogical University. The forum brought together officials from over 30 countries. Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the event via video, urging stronger global cooperation in education. Bilateral ties between Russia and North Korea have expanded in recent years, including political, military, and economic engagement. In 2023, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un met with Putin in Russia to discuss defense and trade cooperation. In June 2024, the two countries signed the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement, which includes a clause providing for military and other assistance in the event of an invasion of either side. Both countries confirmed the deployment of North Korean troops to Russia's Kursk Region earlier this year to assist in repelling a Ukrainian incursion. Russia and North Korea have also explored joint projects in energy and logistics, while coordinating efforts to mitigate the impact of international sanctions.
