The delegation of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar visited MPEI

On January 29th, 2024, MPEI welcomed the permanent secretary of Ministry of Science and Technology Sai Kyaw Naing Oo, the Republic of the Union of Myanmar accompanied by Julia Dmitrieva, senior manager of the project office for improving the quality of education, international cooperation and project administration of Rosatom State Corporation.

Elena Gulicheva, Director on International Relations, Sultan Makoev, Director on International Education and other employees of the Department on International Relations participated at the meeting from the MPEI side.

The guests were given an excursion of the Hydropower and Renewable Energy Institute (IHRE), the Electrical Power Engineering Institute (IEPE) and the GOELRO Museum.

The staff of the departments demonstrated the modern equipment of classrooms, laboratories, computer classes and talked about achievements in the research field.

Mr. Sai Kyaw Naing Oo emphasized the equipment of the laboratory base and the high professionalism of the teaching personnel. Also, he exchanged his contact for further cooperation. 

During the visit, a meeting was held with students from Myanmar, who shared their experiences of living in Russia and studying at the MPEI.

In the end, the parties expressed hope for continued close cooperation, the implementation of joint plans and also intentions to collaborate in order to train highly qualified specialists for the Republic of the Union of Myanmar.

The cooperation of the MPEI with universities and organizations of Myanmar began in 1965, when the first students were accepted for studying. Read more here.

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