The Costa Rica Support and Promotion Office (OSPCR) and the Multilateral Chamber of Commerce and Cooperation Israel Ibero-America (now the Israel Ibero-America Chamber of Commerce) organized a meeting on March 5, 2020, between Andorra’s Minister of the Presidency and Economy and the President of Costa Rica’s National Technical University (UTN). The meeting took place as part of the first official visit by the Government of Andorra to the Republic of Costa Rica.
Meeting between the National Technical University and the Government of Andorra
The meeting was attended by:
- H.E. Mr. Jordi Gallardo, Minister of the Presidency and Economy of the Principality of Andorra.
- Hon. H.E. Mr. Marcelo Prieto, President (Rector) of the National Technical University (UTN).
The UTN is a Costa Rican public university focused on technical and professional training.
University cooperation between Costa Rica and Andorra
During the meeting, the parties assessed the university cooperation opportunities that could be developed between the two States, especially in the exchange of knowledge and academic experience.
The Concert for Peace, the origin of the visit
The Andorran minister’s visit to Costa Rica came about thanks to the third edition of the Concert for Peace. The OSPCR organizes this event year after year in Jerusalem to commemorate the abolition of the Costa Rican army and, at the same time, to showcase Costa Rica through its culture.
The Chamber and educational cooperation
Training is one of the Chamber’s lines of work. Explore the programs of the Academy, read more about the Concert for Peace or see the Andorra country profile.
