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Colas Cabriel, Attache for Linguistic, University and Scientific Cooperation from the L’Equipe de l’Institut Français de Géorgie, Embassy of France to Georgia, visited Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University along with Ketevan Kurtsikidze, Coordinator of the Linguistic and Educational Programs at the French Institute. Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University Acting Rector Merab Khalvashi, Head of International Relations and Strategic Development Services Nana Kurshubadze, the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities Prof. Marina Giorgadze and Prof. Natalia Surguladze, Director of French Philology Programs held a discussion on the future cooperation prospects.

The Memorandum of Cooperation has been signed between Batumi State University and the Association of Turkish Businessmen. The MOA aims to foster implementation of the exchange programs, educational and scientific projects and the employment of graduates of higher education institutions. The parties have agreed to cooperate on holding scientific conferences, summer schools and workshops. The Association will support the Department of Oriental Studies and Turkish Studies direction at the Faculty of Humanities and equip the classrooms with computer hardware, methodological literature, textbooks. The Association will also award scholarships for excellent students.

Azerbaijan`s Consul General in Batumi Rashid Fail Oglu Ismayilov visited Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University. The diplomat met with the Acting Rector Merab Khalvashi and introduced himself with the University life, its history, academic programs and university life today. At the introductory meting, the diplomat spoke about the significance of the two countries` cooperation and the importance of educational and scientific relations. During the visit the parties agreed to sign a memorandum of cooperation between BSU and Azerbaijani higher education institutions.

Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University mourns the tragedy of November 13 which took lives in Paris, France, and extends condolences to the families of those who fell victims of the tragedy. Rector of the University Merab Khalvashi, professors, researchers, administrative staff and students of BSU express their solidarity to the French people and condemn the acts of terror. BSU honours the memory of the dead.

A delegation of Turkey`s Consul General in Batumi Yasin Temizkan and Professor Aşkin Asan, Rector of Avrasya University, visited Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University. Rector of BSU Merab Khalvashi and the visitors spoke of the two country`s cultural and educational relations and future plans. The memorandum of understanding will also be signed between the parties including cooperation on the joint scientific projects and terms of implementation exchange programs.