14 March 2022
On March 14th, the MGIMO Rector Anatoly Torkunov welcomed the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Argentine Republic to Russia Eduardo Antonio Zuain, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Plurinational State of Bolivia to Russia Maria Luisa Ramos Urzagaste and the Head of the Cultural and Consular Section of the Argentinian Embassy to Russia Nicolas Antonio David Juncal. The meeting was also attended by the Vice-Rector for Students’ Development and International Affairs Stanislav Surovtsev.
Mr Torkunov told the guests about the University, the students from Latin American countries and the fruitful work of the Ibero-American Club of the MGIMO Scientific Student Society. The Club regularly organizes and holds scientific and educational activities: lectures, conferences, exhibitions, thematic parties and dance workshops. Without a doubt, they promote Latin America among Russian students, help study the region comprehensively as well as strengthen ties between Russia and Latin American countries.
In their turn, Ambassadors thanked Anatoly Torkunov for the support of students who hold these events and the cultivation of interest in the region.
The parties agreed to promote cultural and academic interaction, including through opening of a discussion club and establishing cooperation with Argentinian and Bolivian universities.
