Online Meeting with Representatives of the University of Parakou (Benin)

On February 7, 2025, an online meeting took place between representatives of V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University and the University of Parakou (Benin) to discuss potential areas of cooperation in education and scientific research.

The meeting was attended by representatives of Karazin University, including Vice-Rector Zarif Nazirov, Head of the International Relations Office Iryna Shtaymiller, Dean of the School of Economics Vitalii Dyachek, and Director of the Education and Research Institute of International Education Oleksandr Kagramanyan.

The University of Parakou was represented by the Vice-Rector for Research, the Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, deans and deputy deans of the schools of medicine, literature and humanities, and economics, as well as the Deputy Director of the Institute of Technology.

The representatives of the University of Parakou expressed interest in establishing a partnership and outlined key areas for future collaboration, including:

• Dual degree programs
• Joint scientific research
• Academic exchange programs for students and faculty
• Organization of international conferences, seminars, and workshops
• Development of additional mutually beneficial partnerships

Particular attention was given to cooperation opportunities in medicine, economics, and computer science.

This meeting marked the first step toward signing an official agreement between the universities, which will promote international academic mobility, knowledge exchange, and cultural dialogue.

Further negotiations will focus on defining specific terms of cooperation and formalizing the partnership.

V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University continues to actively integrate into the global educational and scientific community, creating new opportunities for its students, faculty, and researchers.