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The British Ambassador to Georgia, Gareth Ward, visited Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University. The Ambassador, together with the Acting Rector of BSU, Merab Khalvashi, met with students participating in international exchange programs. The representative of the diplomatic corps spoke about the friendly relations between Britain and Georgia and the priorities of the United Kingdom. The Ambassador shared information with the students about the Chevening Scholarship, which provides Georgian youth with the opportunity to receive education in the UK. The meeting was held in a question-and-answer mode, and the students expressed special interest in such issues as: climate change, environmental protection, security, economy and other topical topics.

The newly appointed Consul General of Turkey in Batumi, Adnan Altay Altınors, and TIKA Tbilisi Coordinator Zeynep Bayrak, along with other members of the delegation, visited BSU. At an introductory meeting with Acting Rector Merab Khalvashi, the parties discussed the friendly relations between the two countries and discussed future prospects. Merab Khalvashi congratulated the representative of the diplomatic corps on the 101st anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Turkey, emphasized the successful cooperation with Turkish universities, and introduced the history of the higher educational institution, educational programs, and university life.

Consul General of the Republic of Armenia in Batumi Narine Matosyan visited Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University. The representative of the diplomatic corps met with the Acting Rector of the University Merab Khalvashi. The parties discussed the signing of a memorandum with educational institutions, deepening cooperation and future plans. It was planned to implement exchange programs for students and professors and joint educational and scientific projects. The meeting was also attended by Marine Giorgadze, Head of the Department of Strategic Development and International Relations.

Consul General of the Republic of Armenia in Batumi Narine Matosyan visited Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University. The representative of the diplomatic corps met with the Acting Rector of the University Merab Khalvashi. The parties discussed the signing of a memorandum with educational institutions, deepening cooperation and future plans. It was planned to implement exchange programs for students and professors and joint educational and scientific projects. The meeting was also attended by Marine Giorgadze, Head of the Department of Strategic Development and International Relations.

At the initiative of the “Research Center for the Spread of Science and Academic Culture in the Black Sea Region” established at the Faculty of Humanities of Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University, an open lecture was held on the topic: “Global Networks of Exchange: The Caucasus in the History of Photography” The lecture was delivered by Professor Dominik Gutmayer-Schnur of the University of Graz, whose research interests include the history of Eastern Europe and the Caucasus, especially visual anthropology. The participants were introduced to unique examples of Caucasian photo art, where Georgia and other corners of the Caucasus were recorded for the first time.