On October 5, a delegation from the Higher School of International Relations and Social Communication (Chełm, Poland) visited Lesya Ukrainka Volyn State University. As part of the visit, a meeting was held between the Rector of VSU, Prof. Ihor Kotsan, and the Vice-Rector for International Relations, Prof. Mykola Kucherepa, with the Rector of the Higher School of International Relations, Dr. Michał Gołoś, and the Director of the Regional Secretariat of the Euroregion "Bug," Andrzej Wawryniuk.
During the meeting, the distinguished guests became acquainted with the scientific achievements of Volyn State University. In turn, Michał Gołoś spoke about the specifics of teaching Polish students and the specialties of the educational institution he heads. In particular, Mr. Michał emphasized the prospects for VSU's cooperation with the Faculty of Political Science of the Higher School of International Relations and Social Communication, which trains specialists in the following areas: "Implementation of European Union Programs," "Public and Economic Administration," "Mass Media and Social Communication," and "Border Traffic Services."
Ihor Kotsan put forward an initiative to hold joint international student art festivals and sports olympiads. The Rector of VSU also noted that in 2006, the university's Faculty of International Relations plans to hold an international student scientific conference on the problems of European integration and cross-border cooperation, and invited the guests to participate in it.
The rectors of both higher education institutions discussed the prospects for international cooperation among scholars for the purpose of exchanging experience. In addition, the possibility of study, internships, and practical training for students of both institutions in neighboring countries was considered.
During the meeting, the issue of signing an agreement between the two educational institutions was also discussed. The parties expressed their readiness for further cooperation.