TIRANA, June 13/ATA/ Rector of the University of Tirana, Prof. Dr. Artan Hoxha, was at the head of an academic delegation on an official visit to the Center for Language Education and Cooperation. This visit was in context of promotion of international cooperation and promotion of linguistic and cultural exchanges between Albania and China.
Ambassador of the Republic of Albania to China Riza Poda accompanied the delegation on this visit.
Deputy Director of the Center Hu Zhiping received the delegation and held talks on the further promotion of the teaching of the Chinese language in Albania, the role of the Confucius Institute in the University of Tirana and opportunities on extension of cooperation in the field of higher education.
The two sides expressed the mutual will to develop existing partnership and build a broader and more functional platform of cultural and academic exchanges for Albanian and Chinese youth.
There was highlighted the significance of mutual support in projects that promote inter-culturalism, foreign language learning and the creation of new educational opportunities.
At the end of the meeting, the University of Tirana and the Center for Language Education and Cooperation signed the agreement for, “Cooperation in Building the Chinese Intelligent Classroom” at the premises of the Confucius Institute at the University of Tirana.
This agreement aims to modernize the process of teaching the Chinese language, through the use of new technologies and advanced didactic resources, as well as to create a more interactive and innovative environment for Albanian students.
The visit constitutes an important step in deepening academic relations between the University of Tirana and Chinese educational institutions, confirming the joint commitment to the development of quality education and international exchanges. /k.s/ /a.g/p.s./
