Cooperation meeting with Tartu University held

Rector of Tartu University Professor Volli Kalm accompanied by Professor of Baltic Politics Andres Kasekamp and Head of International cooperation of Tartu University Ms Reesi Lepa visited the Baltic Defence College (BALTDEFCOL) on 24 September.
The delegation was welcomed by BALTDEFCOL Commandant Major General Vitalijus Vaikšnoras, and members of the College's Management Group including Deputy Commadant/Chief of Staff Colonel Ingemar Gustafsson and Dean Dr James S. Corum.

The visit provided an opportunity to introduce BALTDEFCOL more in-depth to the senior leadership of Tartu University as well as exchange views and ideas about the current as well as future cooperation between the two academic institutions. Cooperation with Tartu Univeristy is seen by BALTDEFCOL as very important in the effort to further integrate the College into the Baltic academic community. It enhances possibilities for BALTDEFCOL students and graduates to combine more effectivelly their professional and academic development.

Academic cooperation agreement between Tartu University and BALTDEFCOL was signed in June 2008.