Georgian Dream Deepens Ties with China and Signs New Educational Bilateral Agreement

Source: Ministry of Education, Science, and Youth of Georgia

In a development that reflects the intensifying strategic relationship between the ruling Georgian Dream party and the People’s Republic of China, the Ministry of Education, Science, and Youth of Georgia has signed a new bilateral agreement with China’s Ministry of Education aimed at strengthening cooperation in the field of education.

The agreement was signed by Georgian Dream-appointed Minister Aleksandre Tsuladze and China’s Minister of Education, Huai Jinpeng. According to the Ministry of Education of Georgia, the agreement envisions cooperation and the sharing of best practices in the recognition of qualifications granted within the framework of higher education. It outlines a partnership focused on the mutual recognition of diplomas and academic certificates. The Ministry emphasizes that this initiative is particularly important for enhancing collaboration between universities in the two countries, supporting student and academic staff exchange programs, and advancing the development of joint educational projects.

Prior to the signing, both sides discussed the prospects for expanding educational cooperation. As noted by the Ministry, future collaboration will not be limited to higher education but will also extend to general and vocational education sectors.

The meeting was also attended by Deputy Minister of Education, Science, and Youth of Georgia Baia Kvitsiani, Georgia’s Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China Paata Kalandadze, and representatives from China’s Ministry of Education.

According to the Ministry’s website, Georgian Dream-appointed Minister Aleksandre Tsuladze also held working meetings in China with organizations involved in education and technology.

Specifically, Tsuladze met with representatives of Beijing Language and Culture University, the University of Foreign Languages, the Center for Language Education and Cooperation, and the technology company Huawei. Discussions focused on expanding collaboration, launching joint educational programs, and promoting student mobility between institutions.

The minister also visited Huawei’s Research and Development campus, where he was introduced to advanced technologies currently being used by leading global educational institutions to improve the learning experience.

During his visit to Beijing Foreign Studies University, Tsuladze met with a group of Georgian language students. According to the Ministry, the group was led by Po Yuen, Director of the Office for Georgian Language Teaching and Research at the university’s School of Asian Studies, who also serves as a Georgian language instructor.