Education Minister and Ambassador of Cyprus to Nepal Discuss Aareas of Cooperation
Summary
Education Minister Sasmit Pokharel and Cyprus’s non-resident ambassador Evagoras Vryonides discussed expanding cooperation in higher education and improving support for Nepali students in Cyprus. Pokharel also said the ministry is simplifying NOC issuance and foreign degree equivalence procedures.
Key Points
- Education Minister Sasmit Pokharel and Cyprus non-resident ambassador Evagoras Vryonides held talks on bilateral relations and higher education cooperation.
- The two sides discussed support mechanisms for Nepali students studying at universities and higher education institutions in Cyprus.
- Pokharel said the ministry is working to simplify No Objection Certificate issuance and foreign qualification recognition processes.
- The University Grants Commission now handles degree equivalence, with further policy reforms underway.
