Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno visited the official delegation of Luohe City, Henan province, People's Republic of China

The visit of the Chinese delegation to Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno took place as part of a visit by representatives of the Chinese business community to Grodno on August 15 and ended with the signing of a cooperation agreement between the Department of Education of Luohe City and the YKSUG.

The parties signed a cooperation agreement with the aim of long-term development of mutually beneficial relations in the field of education, science and technology.

According to Liavontsi Paulau, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno pursues an active international policy, including with institutions of the People's Republic of China.

– To present day, international agreements have been concluded with 28 universities and colleges of the People's Republic of China. There are about 140 Chinese citizens studying at the University, of which 80 people are studying Master's degree programmes and 60 people are studying under Bachelor's degree programmes. The greatest demand among Chinese citizens are specialities of pedagogical, economic orientation, specialities of physical training. The signing of the Cooperation Agreement between the Education Department of Luohe City and our university will contribute to more effective interaction with educational institutions of Luohe City, – said Liavontsi Paulau.

The agreement provides for cooperation with educational institutions of the People's Republic of China in the following areas: exchange of staff for lectures, internships, joint scientific research and educational projects, joint organisation and conduct of scientific, educational and cultural events, provision of necessary practical and theoretical assistance on the issues under study, as well as exchange of students for their training, organisation of joint training of students, training of researchers of higher qualification, training of researchers of higher qualification, training of students in the field of physical education.