During the meeting, both parties highlighted their shared interest in student and faculty exchanges, as well as collaboration in specific areas of study and research. Special attention was given to potential cooperation in the field of healthcare, which would promote the exchange of new knowledge and practices between educational institutions and medical professionals in both countries. Additionally, current issues related to the Chinese language study programme and the Confucius Classroom were discussed.

H.E. Tang Songgen expressed interest in expanding cooperation between Daugavpils University and Chinese higher education institutions, emphasizing the potential for academic staff exchanges and the increase of student enrollment in Daugavpils University’s bachelor’s and master’s programmes.

The university’s rector and the Chinese ambassador expressed confidence that this visit represents an important step in strengthening future collaboration, opening new avenues for scientific researchand international academic cooperation, as well as creatingnew opportunities for both students and researchers to engage in the global academic environment and jointly address global challenges.