The Red Sea State of Sudan and Russia's St. Petersburg State University sign a cooperation agreement in education Sudan's ambassador to Russia, Mohamed Elghazali A. Sirraj, signed the memorandum of understanding in Moscow on the sidelines of the Russia-Africa summit. Main areas of cooperation: education and science: joint educational programs, scientific research and cultural exchange. Language and technology: the development of Russian language teaching in Sudan and e-learning cooperation. Academic exchange: exchange of students and researchers, support for Sudanese students and joint research centers. Broader cooperation: cooperation with local companies and institutes, alongside activities related to Sudan's history, culture, economy and legal system. The agreement is a direct result of the October 23 twinning agreement between the cities of St. Petersburg and Port Sudan. Subscribe to Sputnik Africa | X.