Uruguay Delegation visited GDUFS to promote cooperation

On April 27^th2017, the delegation from the province of Rocha in Uruguay, led by the Provincial Governor of Rocha, Mr. Aníbal Pereyra, visited GDUFS.Vice President of GDUFS, JIAO Fangtai, accompanied by major members of the Office of International Cooperation and Exchange, the School of Business and the Faculty of European Languages and Cultures, gave a warm welcome to the delegation in the VIP Hall.The meeting aimed to promote further cooperation between GDUFS and universities in Rocha, as well as cooperation in other fields between Guangdong province and Rocha.

JIAO stated that cooperation between universities of the two provinces are close regardless of the long distance, and thatit is important for GDUFS to establish a closer relationship with Rocha’s universities to strengthen the international education of students and faculties.JIAO also stressed that students and faculty of Rocha’s universities are welcome at GDUFS.

Mr.Pereyra said that he visited Guangdong last year as a member of the delegation of President of Uruguay to deepen the cooperation between the two provinces in the fields of trade,investment,sports and education.Mr.Pereyramentioned that the Consulate-general of Uruguay will soonbe established to intensify communications and cooperation.Mr.Pereyra expressed solid confidence regarding the cooperation with the help of governments and universities.

After the meeting,a discussionbetween the delegation and teachers and students of Faculty of European Languages and Cultures was held.