Education Minister and Ambassador of Cyprus to Nepal discuss areas of cooperation
Summary
Education Minister Sasmit Pokharel and Cyprus’s non-resident ambassador Evagoras Vryonides discussed strengthening bilateral ties and expanding cooperation in higher education. The meeting also focused on support for Nepali students studying in Cyprus and reforms to simplify foreign degree recognition in Nepal.
Key Points
- Education Minister Sasmit Pokharel and Cyprus non-resident ambassador Evagoras Vryonides held talks in Kathmandu on bilateral relations and education cooperation.
- The two sides discussed support for Nepali students in Cyprus and ways to help resolve their problems during their studies.
- Pokharel said the ministry is simplifying No Objection Certificate (NOC) issuance and reforming the recognition of foreign academic qualifications.
- The University Grants Commission has taken over degree equivalence work previously handled by Tribhuvan University.
