Georgian Education Minister, US Ambassador discuss strengthening ties between universities

Strengthening cooperation between Georgian and American universities for increasing dual international degrees of education programmes in Georgia was discussed in a meeting on Monday between Robin Dunnigan, the Ambassador of the United States to Georgia, and Giorgi Amilakhvari, the Georgian Education Minister.

The Ministry cited Amilakhvari as saying entry of American universities into Georgia would be “particularly important” for the quality of international education programmes in the country, with the parties agreeing a visit of representatives of the Georgian Ministry to the US in 2024.

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Amilakhvari also discussed ongoing projects “at all levels of education” that are being implemented in cooperation with the US Embassy and the United States Agency for International Development.

The officials also noted the projects implemented in partnership was “fully consistent with priorities and ongoing reforms” of the Ministry.

At the end of the meeting, Dunnigan “positively assessed” ongoing reforms at the Ministry and promised “full support” to Amilakhvari in the implementation of future joint projects.