Within the framework of the international cooperation strategy of the Odessa State Agrarian University, our delegation was visited by a delegation from Mindanao State University (Philippines) http://www.msu.edu.ph/ composed of President Habib V. Makaoyong, Executive Director of the International Cooperation Office, Renato S. Pacaldo, and Pamela McAyeong. 2 days of fruitful work and the Memorandum of Understanding between the universities from the first moment of its signing gave results – work on the project “Developing short rotation woody biomass crops” started at the University, taking into account the expert consultations of Mindanao State University. The exchange of experience between universities is also planned.