Georgian delegation meets Kartvelology students at Beijing Foreign Studies University

A Georgian parliamentary delegation on an official visit to the People’s Republic of China held talks at Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU) with academic staff and students in the university’s Georgian language and Kartvelology programme.

MP Nino Tsilosani, Vice Speaker of the Parliament of Georgia, highlighted BFSU’s longstanding academic pedigree and top-tier international standing, noting that its dedicated undergraduate course serves as tangible evidence of deepening educational ties between Tbilisi and Beijing.

“The undergraduate degree in Georgian language and Kartvelology stands as a clear testament to the vibrant educational links between Georgia and China. Meeting the students on the course and witnessing their proficiency in Georgian was particularly inspiring. Alongside existing channels of communication, there is immense scope to bring young Georgians and Chinese closer together and further expand our cooperation in education,” Tsilosani said.

Varlam Liparteliani, Chairman of the Georgian Dream Youth Organisation, also welcomed the discussions, stressing the strategic importance of building closer ties between the youth of both nations.

“It was a captivating meeting, particularly seeing Chinese students who have previously spent time in Georgia and left such a positive mark. Their fluency in Georgian has noticeably advanced. We agreed that they will return to Georgia next year, and we also explored ways to bring young Georgians to China. I am confident these exchanges will continue and flourish for the mutual benefit of both countries,” Liparteliani noted.