Education and science are the factors of economic development and means to strengthen, enhance and further develop cooperation between the Republic of San Marino and Georgia.

A few months after the celebration of 30 years of diplomatic relations between the Republic of San Marino and Georgia, the official visit to Titan takes place in these hours by His Excellency Mikhail Tchkinkili, Minister of Education and Science of Georgia and his delegation. Tschinkili held a bilateral meeting with the Minister of State for Education and Culture, Andrea Pelotsi, on the sidelines of the Ninth Ministerial Conference on Environment for Europe in Cyprus last October. On this occasion, the two ministers discussed the possibility of signing memorandums of understanding in the sectors of education, science, research and the exchange of students and professors. Two months after that meeting, this morning the first memorandum was signed in the Belotsi secretariat whose areas of direct cooperation are the exchange of faculty members, teachers and students in programs of mutual benefit to both parties; exchange of information on the system and structure of general, vocational and higher education and on new educational technologies; training of faculty and administrative staff; launch research projects on topics of common interest; Organizing bilateral scientific seminars. Granting scholarships for further education in institutions of higher education recognized by both parties; Implementation of credit transfers and similar programs between institutions of higher education recognized by both parties and possibilities for mutual recognition of academic qualifications; Cooperation in any other field of education and science agreed upon by both parties. The agreement also provides for enhancing synergies and mutual cooperation within UNESCO and other international organizations to which both countries are members in the educational and scientific fields.

Andrea Belozzi: “The visit of Minister Cickenelli is confirmation that our two countries have long been developing excellent and fruitful relations and are united by an age-old friendship, based on the utmost cooperation and mutual respect. The establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of San Marino and Georgia dates back to 1993, and the celebration will take place By the thirtieth anniversary next year. There have been many opportunities for discussion and dialogue on topics of common interest, so far the areas of cooperation are diverse and qualified. They range from cooperation in the field of culture and cooperation in the field of tourism as well as cooperation in tax matters. By signing the Memorandum of Understanding in the fields of education and science This morning, this list has been further enriched.

Secretary of State for Education and Culture