Pyongyang hosts the II Forum of Rectors of Universities of Russia and the DPRK, which brings together representatives of more than 70 leading higher educational institutions of the two countries. BSU at the international site is represented by Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs Elena Foigel and and. about. Vice-Rector for Research and International Activities Lyudmila Sanina.

The Russian delegation was headed by Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation Konstantin Mogilevsky. Within the framework of the forum, the most important intergovernmental agreement was signed on the mutual recognition of education, qualifications and academic degrees aimed at developing long-term academic mobility.

"The document will not only ensure the development of mobility, but also strengthen direct ties between universities," said Konstantin Mogilevsky. - Without additional barriers, the launch of joint educational and scientific projects will become easier. Exchanges between teachers and young researchers will grow."

The main topics of the negotiations and round tables of the Forum were the training of highly qualified personnel, in-depth study of Russian and Korean languages, as well as the design of joint educational programs. In addition, several strategic intercollegiate agreements were concluded on the sidelines of the forum. It is planned that the next, III Forum of Rectors of Russian and Korean Universities, will be held next year in Russia.