On December 4 2023, the Ludovika University of Public Service was visited for the first time by a four-member delegation from the Shandong Academy of Governance in China.
Dr Ákos Mernyei, Director General of International Affairs and his colleagues, Attila Gergely Kovács, International Diractorate of Ludovika UPS, Annamária Kitta, Head of the International Office and Eufémia Szaplonczay, Head of the International Mobility Department of the International Office welcomed the delegation of the Chinese University which included Yin Yuping, Vice President, Hao Lianghua, Head of the Department of Philosophy, Qiu Lei, Head of the Department of Scientific Research and Think Tank, and Zhong Lijuan, Head of the Department of Political Science and Law Education.
The aim of the meeting is to establish a good partnership between the two institutions and to ensure that future cooperation between staff and students is unhindered. Dr. Ákos Mernyei presented the diversity of LUPS and highlighted the importance of Sino-Hungarian relations and the significance of economic cooperation between the two countries, which is also reflected in the construction of the Budapest-Belgrade railway line. He also emphasized the LUPS' stable position in the important "One Belt, One Road" initiative of the People's Republic of China.
The Director General for International Affairs also presented the four Faculties that operate at the University - the Faculty of Public Governance and International Studies, the Faculty of Military Science and Officer Training, the Faculty of Law Enforcement and the Faculty of Water Sciences. There are three types of cooperation that the LUPS can offer to Shandong University: the first is when an international student enrols in an advertised course. Secondly, it is also possible to apply for scholarships; and lastly to sign cooperation agreements.
Yin Yuping confirmed that China regards Hungary as a good friend throughout Europe. He underlined this by the fact that Hungary was the first country to sign the "One Belt, One Road" initiative.
In order to build international cooperation and learn about each other's cultures, Shandong Academy of Governance has established the Institute of International Relations, as Chinese students are interested in this type of training. The three centres of the university, the Centre for International Partner Universities, the Centre for the Dissemination of Cultures and the Centre for Public Relations, were introduced. The two parties agreed to remain in constant contact, thus promoting cooperation between the two universities.
Text and Photo: International Office