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On April 16, in Astrakhan, an agreement on cooperation was signed between the International Union of Non-Governmental Organizations “Eurasian Peoples' Assembly” and the Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education “Astrakhan State Technical University”. The document was signed by the First Deputy Secretary General of the Eurasian Peoples' Assembly Svetlana Smirnova and the rector of ASTU Alexander Nevalenny.
“The Eurasian Peoples' Assembly unites non-governmental organizations from more than 40 countries in various areas of activity, including education, youth cooperation and sports. We regard this agreement as a new step in the development of a large Eurasian partnership, which is important and useful for us and for you,” - said Svetlana Smirnova.
The parties agreed to develop cooperation using the unique integration potential of public diplomacy, the system of equal international partnership, exchange of experience and dialogue. According to the document, the Eurasian Peoples' Assembly and ASTU plan to hold joint forums, scientific and practical conferences, round tables, seminars and other events, develop cooperation in the implementation of educational programs, as well as inform the world community about on-going joint events, including at websites of organizations.
Eurasian Peoples' Assembly
The Eurasian Peoples' Assembly is an international non-governmental organization aimed at forming a social integration model in the name of establishing peace and harmony through the development of multilateral cooperation and public (people's) diplomacy in the Eurasian space. The Assembly brings together representatives from more than 43 countries. The organization has concluded 117 partnership agreements in culture, entrepreneurship, the development of integration ties between the peoples of Eurasia and public diplomacy.
Website - http://eurasia-assembly.org
Astrakhan State Technical University
ASTU is the largest educational complex of the Caspian region, a centre for innovation, science and technical creativity. According to the level of demand for the university graduates and the quality of education, ASTU is consistently included in the ratings of the best universities in Russia and the CIS.
Website - http://www.astu.org