Lukashenko Signs Law Ratifying Belarus-Russia Agreement on Joint University

Alexander Lukashenko has signed a law ratifying the intergovernmental agreement between Belarus and Russia on the operating conditions of the Belarusian-Russian University. The agreement regulates certain aspects of educational, financial, and economic activities of this interstate higher education institution in accordance with the legislation of both countries, established practices, and mechanisms of interaction between the Belarusian and Russian sides. Educational activities, licensing, accreditation, certification, and enrollment procedures for Belarusian educational programs will be carried out according to national legislation, while Russian programs will follow Russian legislation. Implementation of the agreement will create additional conditions for developing a joint educational environment, expanding the university’s scientific, technical, and innovative activities, including through involvement of organizations from Belarus and Russia, contributing to training highly qualified engineering personnel for the economy of the Union State.