DATE OF SIGNING: December 17, 2010

OBJECTIVES: The objectives of this linkage are to develop long-term cooperative activities. The activities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

1) Share knowledge.
2) Develop collaborative research and education programs.
3) Develop exchange and professional development programs for students, staff and faculty.
4) Conduct seminars and workshops.
5) Cultural exchange through mutual assistance in the areas of education and research.
6) Share new technologies and new methods of management through extension and other programs.
7) Seek funding opportunities for joint activities which provide mutual benefit to each institution's teaching, research and outreach programs.