site.btaTaraclia State University, Two Bulgarian Universities Set up Education Consortium

Taraclia, Moldova, October 6 (BTA) - Two Bulgarian universities and the Grigore Tamblac Taraclia State University set up a Bulgarian-Moldovan education consortium on Thursday. The agreement was signed here by Angel Kanchev University of Rousse Rector Velizara Pencheva, St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo Rector Hristo Bondzholov, and Taraclia State University Rector Maria Paslar.

Paslar explained that the agreement's preparation had continued for a long time and was coordinated with the education ministries of Bulgaria and Moldova. She expressed certainty that the consortium will create new opportunities for the development of the Taraclia State University through joined educational activities, will improve the quality of teaching, and will make this university attractive to more young people wishing to obtain a European degree.

Attending the signing of the agreement, Bulgarian Vice President Iliana Iotova and Moldovan President Igor Dodon said that the consortium's establishment is proof of the two countries' consistent policies. "In order to be in line with the 21st century and meet the expectations of our children and young people, we should develop the Taraclia State University," Iotova said. Dodon underscored that it should be a common task not just to preserve but also to develop this university.

The signing of the agreement took place within the 13th World Meeting of Bulgarian Media, organised by BTA and the Association of Bulgarian Media Worldwide. The forum was officially launched on Thursday and will be on until October 8 in Chisinau. The event is taking place with the support of Sopharma, Huvepharma, Dundee Precious Metals, and Aurubis Bulgaria.