Armenian delegation visited Lithuania to seek closer cooperation between the Causasian nation and Lithuania in the fields of education and academic scholarship, delfi.lt reports with the reference to panarmenia.net. Lithuanian and Armenian schools and universities are to exchange students, teachers, work on joint projects.
Lithuania hosted a meeting between members of Armenian delegation headed by Minister of Education and Science and Lithuanian representatives in charge of education matters.
A memorandum of cooperation was signed during the meeting by Armenian and Lithuanian Educations Ministers Armen Ashotyan and Gintaras Steponavičius respectively.
The memorandum stipulates granting scholarships and fellowships to school and university students, teachers, professors and researchers under acting regulations. Exchange of information and experience on projects and reforms will be implemented to further bilateral ties, reported the press service of RA Ministry of Education and Science.
