Visit of the Ambassador of Estonia to Sokhumi State University

On October 6, 2021, Mrs. Rina Kaliurand, the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Estonia to Georgia, paid a visit to Sokhumi State University. The esteemed guest met with the University's Rector, Professor Zurab Khonelidze, and the Head of the International Relations and Intercultural Connections Service, Professor Indira Dzagania.

During the visit, the Rector provided an overview of Sokhumi University's history and current endeavors, delving into the concept of university diplomacy, which captivated the interest of the Ambassador. It was highlighted that the Rector's forthcoming trilingual monograph (in Georgian, English, and Russian) would soon be published, exploring the essence, goals, and tasks of university diplomacy. Notably, renowned scholars and diplomats from various countries expressed a keen interest in reviewing this research, unanimously recognizing the relevance of "university diplomacy" and its global significance. The Rector extended an invitation to the Estonian Ambassador to attend the book presentation. Discussions during the meeting also touched upon the relations between Georgia and Estonia.

  At the end of the visit, Ambassador Rina Kaliurand expressed her gratitude for the warm welcome at Sokhumi State University.