Belarus and Mongolia consider student exchange programs

Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ Mongolia and Belarus might reach an agreement on an exchange in students and postgraduates, the Belarusian news agency BelTA reported last Friday. The House of Representatives of the National Assembly (parliament) of Belarus plans to adopt a bill on the ratification of the intergovernmental agreement with Mongolia on cooperation in education. Deputy chairperson of the House of Representatives' permanent commission on education, culture and science Taisa Danilevich said that the agreement reflects an exchange in students and postgraduates in the equivalent number (up to three people) for university studies. The hosting party provides free education and scholarships in the amount set by the national legislation of the country. The two countries are expected to agree on such exchanges before 15 May each year. If necessary, students and postgraduates will get paid one-year language courses. The document also foresees an exchange of delegations once in two years to discuss the results and cooperation prospects. The House of Representatives has earlier received draft laws on the ratification of the agreements with Mongolia on cooperation and mutual assistance in customs matters, military and technical cooperation, and visa abolition.