Representatives of Eritrean-Finnish educational institutions hold consultations here to enhance cooperation

A consultative meeting on enhancing cooperation in the domain of education was conducted in Asmara between representatives Eritrea and Finland.

Asmara, 06 November 2014 – A consultative meeting on enhancing cooperation in the domain of education was conducted in Asmara between representatives Eritrea and Finland.

To this end, an action program has been mapped out following the meeting conducted here from November 2 to 6. The program concerns the fostering of cooperation in the domains of upgrading teachers capacity, promoting creativity and innovation, as well as developing computer technology.

In remarks he made at Asmara Palace Hotel in connection with the conclusion of the consultative meetings as regards collaboration in the domain of education, Foreign Minister Osman Saleh expressed Eritrea’s readiness to translate into action the understanding reached with Finland to foster cooperation in the sector.

Likewise, Ms. Sanna Takala, Desk Officer in the Department for Africa and Middle East, stated that continued bilateral consultations would be made to put into action the aforementioned objective.

According to reports, the 8-member heads of Finnish higher educational institutions have conducted visit to counterpart centers of learning in Eritrea.