The leaders of the Liaison Council, the chairpersons of the Standing Committee of the House of Representatives, leaders of sector offices and offices, and relevant professionals and stakeholders were present at the program. The Minister of Education and Chairman of the Liaison Council, Honorable Professor Birhanu Nega, said that educational institutions, especially, should implement the Liaison Decree as quickly and appropriately as possible to make the sector effective.

He stated that the exercises conducted by the industries will not only make the trainees come out with practical knowledge and skills, but also make them qualified competitors. Minister of Industry and Deputy Chairman of the Liaison Council Mr. Melaku Alebel said when he opened the program; He stated that research and educational institutions should take advantage of the opportunity created by the linkage to strengthen their ties with industry and work to increase the production and productivity of the sector. He also mentioned that the connection will play a significant role in supporting the industry and working together, especially by converting the knowledge gained by students in theory into practice.

Encouraging education, training and research can bring rapid economic growth, and he pointed out that linking higher education, training and research institutions with industries is an indispensable issue for its success. The Minister of State for Higher Education Development in the Ministry of Education, Honorable Ato Kora Tushune, said; He stated that the joint declaration will strengthen the relationship between educational institutions and industry which has been scattered. He mentioned that in the previous system, there was no accountability system in terms of making students do practical training in industry.

Certificates of recognition and encouragement were presented to the leaders and experts who contributed to the program’s coordination and other related legal frameworks. 

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