Belarus considers the educational space of the Commonwealth of Independent States as an important dialogue platform with our friends and key partners
This was stated today (November 12) by the First Deputy Minister of Education of Belarus Alexander Bakhanovich at a meeting of the Council for Cooperation in Education of the CIS Member States in Bishkek. He spoke about the progress of the Plan of Key Activities for the Implementation of the Concept for Further Development of the CIS and about the preparation and holding of the IX Congress of Teachers and Education Workers of the CIS Member States in Belarus in 2026.
In his speech, Alexander Bakhanovich noted: "Belarus considers the educational space of the Commonwealth of Independent States as an important dialogue platform with our friends and key partners. Educational institutions have concluded more than 3.5 thousand cooperation agreements with educational institutions and organizations of the CIS member states. Within the framework of the concluded agreements, invitations to participate in events in the field of science, education and youth policy, educational internship programs and advanced training in areas of mutual interest are constantly sent to partner institutions of the Commonwealth countries. Since the beginning of the year, representatives of higher education institutions of the CIS member states have taken part in more than 350 significant scientific, practical and educational events organized in Belarus. Information is regularly exchanged in the field of development of education systems, scientific research, implementation of joint scientific and educational projects through participation in internships, seminars, round tables, and other educational events. In particular, internships for representatives of about 100 educational institutions of the CIS member states have been organized on the basis of Belarusian educational institutions since the beginning of this year."
The Belarusian delegation at the Council meeting also included representatives of the Higher Attestation Commission, Belarusian State Technical University, and Republican Institute of Professional Education. Thus, the day before, the parties discussed issues of strengthening Belarusian-Kyrgyz cooperation in the field of professional education and training within the framework of the signed cooperation agreements between the Republican Institute of Professional Education and educational institutions of the Kyrgyz Republic. RIPO Rector Valery Golubovsky, while getting acquainted with the organization of the educational process in Bishkek, studied the experience of training personnel to study the feasibility of creating an international network of centers of excellence in professional education and training in the CIS countries.
As part of the Council meeting, leading experts in the field of education discussed current issues in the development of educational systems, exchanged experiences in the introduction of modern technologies and innovations in the educational process, and considered the prospects for implementing joint educational programs. The main goal of the meeting was achieved - strengthening cooperation between the CIS member states in the field of education. The Commonwealth countries strive to consolidate efforts in solving common problems in the field of education and further development of educational ties between the countries of the region.
The participants in the dialogue paid special attention to the digitalization of education, improving the quality of school and higher education, as well as professional training and retraining of personnel. They also considered the possibilities for expanding academic mobility and supporting youth initiatives in the CIS countries.
Following the meeting, specific decisions were made regarding important issues of developing the educational space of the Commonwealth. These include the activities of organizations of the CIS member states on higher technical education and training of personnel in the field of public administration, the implementation of the Agreement on the establishment and functioning of the CIS Network University, the development of common approaches to ensuring the quality of higher education, the training of qualified workers and specialists, and the development of national systems for the certification of scientific and scientific-pedagogical personnel.