Nicosia:The Education Ministers of Cyprus and Greece, along with the Archbishop of Cyprus and the Bishop of Messinia of Greece, have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to enhance educational collaboration between the two countries, with a specific focus on Cypriot history and its role in Hellenism.

According to Cyprus News Agency, the memorandum was signed at the Archdiocese in Nicosia by Cyprus's Minister of Education, Sports and Youth, Athena Michaelidou, and Greece's Minister of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports, Sofia Zacharakis. Both ministers emphasized that the cooperation will include joint educational initiatives such as training seminars for educators and clergy, student competitions, educational visits, and the development of digital infrastructure.

Archbishop Georgios of Cyprus described the memorandum as a commitment to strengthening educational ties and preserving historical memory. The Bishop of Messinia Chrysostomos III conveyed the congratulations of the Archbishop of Greece Ieronymos, expressing support for the memorandum's objectives.

Michaelidou highlighted the importance of historical self-awareness as a foundation for understanding the present and guiding future directions. Zacharakis added that the collaboration will also benefit children abroad through internet access to educational materials.

Discussions between the two ministers also covered bilateral cooperation and the agenda for an upcoming intergovernmental meeting in November, which will address topics such as artificial intelligence in education, special and technical education, vocational training, and skills development.

The meeting underscored the strong and long-standing educational relationship between Cyprus and Greece, with both parties expressing a desire to further strengthen this cooperation. Michaelidou noted the ongoing improvements in their educational systems and the continuous exchange of expertise and good practices between the two countries.