Closing of the Syrian-German Conference on Cooperation in Education, Science, and Culture in Damascus

The Syrian-German Conference on Cooperation in the fields of Education, Science, and Culture, organized by the Syrian and German National Commissions for Education, Science, and Culture (UNESCO), concluded today, Wednesday, in Damascus, at the Ministry of Education building. The conference was attended by representatives of Syrian and German ministries, bodies, and institutions, as well as UNESCO.

The conference explored ways to translate shared ideas and visions into practical cooperation opportunities and future work programs in the fields of education, science, and culture over two days. The conference launched yesterday, Tuesday, and its agenda included discussing potential areas of cooperation between the two commissions, the state of the general education system in Syria, vocational and technical education, higher education and scientific research, lifelong learning, and adult education.

The Secretary-General of the Syrian National Commission for Education, Science, and Culture (UNESCO), Abdul Karim Al-Qadri, emphasized that the conference embodies a shared vision that believes in the importance of cultural, educational, and academic bridges in developing institutions and exchanging expertise between the two countries. He clarified that the conference sessions featured dialogue and the exchange of expertise in vocational and technical education, higher education, and scientific research, working to transform proposed ideas into concrete work programs that enhance joint cooperation.

For his part, the Secretary-General of the German National Commission for Education, Science, and Culture (UNESCO), Roman Lukschaiter, stated that the second day of the conference focused on the practical aspects of cooperation in education, culture, and communication, including literacy, media education, lifelong learning, scientific cooperation, education, and vocational and technical training. He pointed out that the discussions addressed real challenges and ways to address them, noting that the exchange of information formed the basis for continuing communication, holding future meetings, and developing joint initiatives.

Source: Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)