Givi Mikanadze Discusses Prospects for Deepening Cooperation in Higher Education with Lanzhou University Leadership

Givi Mikanadze, Minister of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia, accompanied by a delegation, visited Lanzhou University (LZU) in the People's Republic of China.

The Minister was hosted by Professor Ma Xiaojie, Secretary of the Party Committee of Lanzhou University, and Professor Yan Yongfeng, President of the University and an Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering.

During the meeting, the parties discussed the significance of the strategic partnership and long-standing friendly relations between Georgia and China.

Particular attention was paid to deepening partnerships in the field of higher education, expanding academic ties between universities, and exploring opportunities for implementing joint educational initiatives. It was noted that Lanzhou University has experience in active cooperation with Georgian higher education institutions, which creates a solid foundation for the development of existing partnerships.

The meeting also addressed the activities of the Confucius Institutes operating within Georgian universities, as well as prospects for their further development. The parties emphasized the role of these institutes in promoting the Chinese language and culture, strengthening academic relations, and expanding educational ties between the two countries.

The discussion touched upon the long-standing, successful cooperation between Lanzhou University and Alte University—centered around the Confucius Institute—and explored opportunities to expand this collaboration into various other academic areas.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties agreed to implement joint educational and scientific projects aimed at deepening and expanding their future partnership.

The meeting was attended by representatives from Lanzhou University, Alte University, and the Embassy of Georgia in the People's Republic of China.