ARMENIAN AND LITHUANIAN UNIVERSITIES’ REPRESENTATIVES FOCUS ON EDUCATIONAL ISSUES

PanARMENIAN.Net
16.10.2009 20:32 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ On October 14-18, Armenian and Lithuanian
Universities’ representatives will hold discussions on educational
issues in both countries.

On October 16, YSU hosted the meeting of Armenian and Lithuanian
Universities’ representatives, held within "Higher education
modernization" conference frameworks.

Conference opening was attended by Lithuanian Ambassador to Armenia
Giedrius Apuokas, RA Deputy Minister of Education and Science Ara
Avetisyan and Head of National Tempus Office Lana Karlova.

"I believe, educational conferences are of high importance. Experience
exchange between students will promote cultural enrichment on both
sides," Lithuanian Ambassador to Armenia Giedrius Apuokas stated.

The conference is held on the initiative of Tempus National Office,
with the assistance of "Educational Exchange Assistance Foundation".

Tempus National Office is implementing educational programs in Armenia,
South African states, Eastern Europe, South Caucasus, Middle Asia and
Baltic States. "Higher education modernization" program launched in
2009 will be implemented till 2013.