India, Russia to sign MOI to establish network of higher education institutes

Indian and Russian higher educational institutes will sign a Memorandum of Interest (MoI) on Friday, in the presence of President Pranab Mukherjee, currently on his four-day official tour to that country.

The foundation for the formation of the Russian-Indian Network of Institutions of Higher Education is also expected to be established through the signing of the MoI.

Once formed and established, the network will work towards the consolidation of Russian and Indian research and educational institution's efforts in training of high skilled specialists for the innovation economy, promotion of teachers and students academic exchange programme.

President Mukherjee will also be conferred with an honorary Doctorate by the Russian Diplomatic Academy later in the day.

The President is in Moscow to witness the Victory Day parade on Saturday, which marks the 70th anniversary of the victory of the Allied forces in the Second World War.