Ukraine, South Africa to develop roadmap for cooperation in education and science

Published Sept. 29, 2020. Updated Sept. 29 at 9:25 pm

Grade 7 students of the Sitoromo Junior Secondary School in Sterkspruit, sit in their class on July 06, 2020 as a cook pours milk into a steaming dish of maize porridge. - The school reopened today for their Grade 7 pupils only, after being shut for two weeks due to a case of COVID-19 coronavirus among its staff. In addition, the school opened today to their Grade 7 pupils only, following a decision by the South African Minister of Education that the Eastern Cape province will see delayed the return of the Grade R, Grade 6 and Grade 9 students due to the high number of infections. (Photo by MARCO LONGARI / AFP)

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The Ministry of Education and Science declares that Ukraine and South Africa intend to develop a roadmap for cooperation in the field of education and science.

“In my opinion, the conclusion of a bilateral agreement will open up new opportunities for enhancing educational exchanges of students and teachers within the framework of the mutual provision of state scholarships,” the press service of the ministry quoted acting Minister of Education Serhiy Shkarlet as saying following a meeting with Ambassador of South Africa to Ukraine Andre Johannes Groenewald.

The acting minister also said that as of early 2020, forty-four students from the Republic of South Africa are studying in Ukraine.

The parties discussed the development of a roadmap for further cooperation in the field of education and science and the conclusion of a cooperation agreement.