MoU signed
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 25 2018:
An MoU was signed between Manipur University and the Korean Foundation (Seoul), a non profit organisation aimed at supporting and promoting Korean studies across the world on June 8.The agreement will be effective from July 2 (2018) till July 1 (2020) .
Professor Th Ratankumar Singh was appointed as the Project Director and has been tasked with the responsibilities regarding the Korean studies programme and the over all management of the project.
The agreement was signed by Park Sang Bae, Director General, International Cooperation Bureau I of the Korean Foundation.
On the other hand, another MoU was signed between the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, located at Kunming South China, and Manipur University.
The agreement was signed between Professor Th Ratankumar and the Vice President of the Chinese Academy during his recent visit to China.
The Professor also visited Beijing Yinfan International Culture Development Co Ltd, a leading Yoga teachers' training institute on June 14 .
He gave a lecture in connection with the celebration of International Yoga Day at the institute and emphasized the great tradition of the ancient civilisations of India and China.
He also mentioned the similarities between the traditional way of life in Manipur and other South Edst Asian countries and further pointed out the importance of cultural exchange programme between India and China.