Damascus Countryside,SANA–Minister of Education Mohammed Abdul Rahman Turko and Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Marwan Hallabi toured the 62nd Damascus International Fair on Monday, highlighting student-driven projects and creative displays across multiple educational sectors.
The ministers visited pavilions dedicated to Ministry of Education projects, including modern teaching technologies, vocational education crafts, and initiatives from the Excellence and Creativity Authority. They also toured exhibits from universities, the Syrian Development Organization, the Atomic Energy Authority, and the Saudi and Turkish pavilions.
Turko told SANA the fair serves as an important window to showcase Syria’s educational vision and future plans. He stressed the complementary relationship between school and university systems, noting that “outputs of education are inputs for higher education, and vice versa.”
Hallabi emphasized that the fair is not only an exhibition but also a platform for innovation, science, and international academic engagement. He underlined the importance of linking education to the labor market through research projects and patents that address economic and social needs.
Deputy Education Minister Youssef Annan added that Syrian students displayed strong skills in vocational fields, technology, and robotics, underscoring the fair’s role as a forum for knowledge exchange and exposure to global educational trends.
The tour also included Finance Minister Mohamed Yisr Barnieh, Transport Minister Yaarub Badr, and several senior officials.
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