DUSHANBE June 30, Asia-Plus  -- On Friday June 27, Foreign Minister Hamrokhon Zarifi met with visiting President of the American Councils for International, ACTR/ACCELS, Dr. Dan E. Davidson, according to the MFA information department. 

In the course of the talks, the two exchanged views on the present state and prospects of further expansion of cooperation between Tajikistan and the United States in the field of education.  Zarifi and Davidson noted that exchange of students and teachers between the two countries has been increasing.

They also discussed issues related to the possible participation of ACTR/ACCELS in the establishment of the national testing center in Tajikistan, the information department said.  

American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS, an international not-for-profit organization, believes in the fundamental role of education in fostering positive change for individuals, institutions and societies. Building upon over three decades of regional expertise and development experience, American Councils advances education and research worldwide through international programs that provide the global perspective essential for academic and professional excellence. In collaboration with partners around the world, its dedicated team of professionals designs and implements innovative and effective programs responsive to the cultures and needs of the international communities in which we work.  Founded in 1974 as an association for area and language professionals, American Councils has focused its expertise on academic exchange, professional training, distance learning, curriculum and test development, delivery of technical assistance, research, evaluation, and institution building.