Brussels, 17/07/2008 (Agence Europe) - During an official visit to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories this week, EU Education and Training Commissioner Jan Figel signed a joint statement with Israeli education minister, Yuli Tamir, marking the start of political dialogue between the EU and Israel on education issues, explained the European Commission in a press release. Regular exchanges will be organised on issues of common interest like the updating of higher education, the...