The University of Kinshasa received, this Friday, December 17, 2021, the visit of the Ambassador of India in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mr. Ram Karan Verma.

Welcomed by their host, Professor Jean-Marie Kayembe, Rector of the University of Kinshasa, the two delegations met at the Rectorate for discussions on relations between India and Unikin.

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In his speech, the Rector of Unikin, Professor Jean-Marie Kayembe, presented Unikin's missions and visions. It aims to change the way students are trained by strengthening their theoretical and practical skills so that they are immediately employable upon graduation.

He advocates for a university of the future, the digitalization of Unikin's management, which will require adequate tools, hence the need for increased IT equipment. He also presented some of Unikin's student achievements. He expressed the hope of popularizing the LMD system and acquiring simulation labs.

For his part, the Indian Ambassador, Mr. Ram Karan Verma, expressed his satisfaction with the visit. He promised to support UNIKIN's vision. He recalled India's support in the DRC in the field of education for several decades, hence the presentation of two scholarships. : ITEC And ICCR.

ITEC: International Technical Economic cooperation.

ICCR: Indian Council for Cultural Relations

ITEC: (India Technical and Economic Cooperation = Indian technical and economic cooperation)

ICCR, Scholarships for any student wishing to pursue their studies in India. This scholarship is free: it covers the scholarship holder's round-trip travel and accommodation.

He also reported that a batch of computer equipment was already present at the port of Matadi.

A note was left by the Ambassador of India in the guestbook and then the family photo was taken.

Rectorate Press.