Georgia and China Sign Education Cooperation Agreement to Strengthen Academic Ties

Georgia and China have signed a new cooperation agreement aimed at expanding educational partnerships across all levels of education, marking a new phase in bilateral relations between the two countries.

The agreement was signed by Georgian Minister of Education, Science and Youth Givi Mikanadze and Chinese Minister of Education Huai Jinpeng during the 2026 World Chinese Language Conference in Beijing.

According to the Georgian Ministry of Education, the agreement establishes a framework for strengthening educational ties, promoting knowledge exchange, expanding academic and institutional cooperation, and implementing joint initiatives.

Mikanadze described the agreement as a significant milestone in the development of educational relations between Georgia and China.

“We are entering an important new stage in deepening the educational partnership between Georgia and China,” Mikanadze said.

He noted that the agreement covers every level of the education system and provides a foundation for developing new areas of cooperation.

The minister emphasized that international partnerships play a crucial role in improving education systems and creating new opportunities through the exchange of knowledge, expertise and institutional experience.

“We always welcome the development of international partnerships because we believe that sharing experiences and cooperation between countries are among the key prerequisites for advancing education systems and creating new opportunities,” he said.

Mikanadze also highlighted the diplomatic and institutional efforts behind the agreement, describing its signing as the result of years of negotiations, joint efforts and consistent engagement between the two countries.

The agreement represents a further step in strengthening education-related cooperation between Georgia and China, with a focus on expanding opportunities for academic institutions and developing joint educational initiatives.