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India, Canada to promote cooperation in mining, culture, education | India and Canada on Sunday said that both countries are committed to enhancing cooperation in the sectors of mining, agriculture, higher education, culture and science and technology. A joint statement issued by the two sides after bilateral-level talks
revealed the signing of three Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs). Welcoming the
signing of the MOU on Earth Sciences and Mining, Prime Ministers Manmohan Singh
and Stephen Harper said that they were now looking forward the signing of an MOU
on Transportation, and suggested that collaboration in these fields would enhance
the scope of trade and investment in natural resources and infrastructure. The
MOU on mining and earth sciences envisages seven specific areas of cooperation.
They are: 1. Exploration in geo-chemistry and geo-physics 2. Geo-hazards 3.Geo-science
information and related informatics 4.environtmental geology 5.Improving dialogue
on mining and related activities at various international fora 6. Seek ways to
improve market access and promote bilateral investment in the mining sectors of
both countries 7.Interactions on other areas of mutual interest. India described
Canada as a major mining nation with state-of-the-art technology and mining expertise,
and therefore added that Indians involved this sector could benefit by way of
education, training and human resource development. It was felt that through this
MOU collaborative geo-scientific projects would receive a boost. With regard to
the MOU on Culture, the joint statement said it would strengthen and promote better
mutual understanding in art, literature, history, sports and other cultural disciplines.
Through this MOU, the holding of more cultural and arts festivals and exhibitions
would become feasible in either country. It would also promote the exchange of
professionals, experts, provide knowledge, technical support and expertise in
various fields linked to culture and history. Under the MOU, Canada has agreed
to organise an exhibition on 'Inuit Art' in the National Museum in New Delhi in
2010 and a Festival of India in Canada in 2011. The MOU for cooperation in higher
education will see a greater exchange of students at undergraduate, graduate and
post-doctoral level, and short-term awards for faculty and students for research
and curriculum development. Under the MOU, the holding of joint workshops, seminars,
special technical programs, professional and academic development has been envisaged.
Exchange of research materials, publications, educational literature, etc. It
was also agreed through the MOU, that twinning arrangements between institutions
of higher learning and promotion of teaching and research about India and Canada
would be promoted. Emphasis would also be placed on promotion of vocational education
and training. It was also decided to explore possibilities of mutual recognition
of educational qualifications and reciprocal internships programs in areas of
mutual interest. Both said that this cooperation would help to build the knowledge
economy of the future. Both Prime Minister Singh and Prime Minister Harper said
that the intensification of bilateral ties should be seen as a major step and
would give momentum to existing relations. In speech given at a banquet held in
his honour by Prime Minister Harper, Dr. Singh said that Harper and he have identified
education as an area of high priority. "In India, we have embarked upon a massive
education and skill development programme. Canadian Universities and academic
institutions are renowned for their excellence and world education. We should
aim to collaborate in the cutting edges of technology and build the knowledge
economy in the 21st century," said Dr. Singh. Both noted initiatives to link Canadian
and Indian universities and colleges and the creation of chairs and centers for
Indian studies at a number of Canadian universities. |
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