The Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno hosted a reception of the heads of the diplomatic representatives of the Republic of Belarus to the People's Republic of China headed by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Yury Senko

On July 22, Kupala University was visited by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to the People's Republic of China Yuri Senko, Consul General of the Republic of Belarus in Shanghai Andrey Andreev.

The guests of the university were met in the foyer of the first floor by the rector of Kupala University Iryna Kiturka and the first vice-rector Aleksander Karevsky. The rector conducted a sightseeing tour of the university.

Dean of the Faculty of Law Svetlana Cheburanova, Dean of the Pedagogical Faculty Yury Gnezdovsky, Acting Head of the Educational and Methodological Department Daria Shpak, Acting Head of the Department of International Cooperation Anna Miloshevskaya participated in the discussion of issues of cooperation in the field of education of the Republic of Belarus and the People's Republic of China. The event was attended by Alexander Komendant, Chairman of the Economy Committee of the Grodno Regional Executive Committee.

Rector Iryna Kiturka addressed the guests with a welcoming speech, which set the tone for the meeting. Iryna Fedorovna noted that Yanka Kupala Grodno State University of Grodno is open to new possible ways of cooperation with China in the field of education. In recent years, Kupala University and educational institutions of the People's Republic of China have been actively cooperating in the exchange of students and teachers, conducting joint research, organizing conferences and seminars.

Cooperation between Kupala University and China allows students and teachers to exchange knowledge and experience, broaden their horizons and improve the level of professional training. In addition, such interaction contributes to the strengthening of cultural ties between the two countries and the formation of a positive image of each other.

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to the People's Republic of China Yury Senko noted that Belarus and China are actively developing economic, cultural and political relations, which is an important element of international cooperation. One of the promising areas of cooperation between China and Belarus is the development of trade and investment. According to Yury Senko, China is a reliable trading partner of Belarus, as well as one of the largest investors in the country's economy. Both sides are actively working to strengthen economic ties, expand trade exchange and attract new investments.

During the meeting, another promising area was discussed − the development of scientific and technical cooperation. Belarus and China have great potential in the field of science and technology, and cooperation in this field can lead to the creation of new innovative products.

The development of cultural ties is also relevant. Both Powers have a rich cultural and historical heritage, which can be used to strengthen mutual understanding and friendship between the peoples of the two countries.

During the visit of the heads of the diplomatic representatives of the Republic of Belarus to China, the scientific and educational experience and potential of Kupala University were presented, the possibilities of studying undergraduate and graduate programs, postgraduate studies, as well as opportunities to participate in scientific and educational events were presented.

It is worth noting that currently Yanka Kupala State State University of Grodno implements an active international policy within the framework of 200 agreements with foreign institutions and organizations from 31 countries, including 12 organizations of the People's Republic of China and educational institutions, cooperation with which was established back in 2001, when the first cooperation agreement was signed with the Chinese South-Central University of Economics and Law. To this end, the university implements a strategy for the development of cooperation with China in the field of education, which is an integral part of the overall strategy of the university – the strategy of advanced development.