Bahir Dar University will work in cooperation with Moscow University in training, research, technology, teaching and other activities based on the agreement, Russian Ambassador to Ethiopia, Evgeny Terekhin said.
On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of Bahir Dar University, the university signed an agreement today to renew relationship with Russia, noting it had provided financial and technical support during establishing the polytechnic college.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Ambassador Terekhin indicated that the agreement will allow the researchers of the two universities to conduct exchange of experiences.
Noting that Russia and Ethiopia have strong relations in development and social issues, the ambassador mentioned that his country had provided financial support for the establishment of Bahir Dar University Polytechnic College.
Acknowledging Bahir Dar University is playing a vital role to the development of Ethiopia by providing educated manpower, Terekhin noted that the agreement has a significant role in contributing to the development of science and technology in the country.
He also pledged Russia will provide assistance to strengthen the teaching and research activities of the university.
The President of Bahir Dar University, Frew Tegegne, said on his part, “The Polytechnic College established in 1963 with Russian financial support and the Pedagogy Academy established in 1974 laid the foundation for the evolvement of today’s Bair Dar University.”
The agreement which inked today will enable the transfer of knowledge in science, technology and other fields by connecting Bahir Dar University with universities and institutions in Russia, he added.
Source: Ethiopian News Agency