The University of Algiers 2 signed on May 17th, 2023 at the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research headquarters in Ben Aknoun, a twinning agreement Alongside 10 other universities, including one with the Public University of Northwest China.
The Chinese delegation, led by the Rector of the Public University of Northwest China, Mr. Zhongkui Liu, accompanied by the Cultural Counsellor of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Algeria, Mr. Jiang Yi, visited the University of Algiers 2 in Bouzareah. They were welcomed by the Rector of the University, Pr. Saïd Boumaïza, the Vice-Rector in charge of External Relations and Cooperation, Pr Assia Kaced. Also present were the University Vice-rectors, the Faculties Deans, the Translation Institute Head, as well the Algiers 2 University Intensive Language Centre Head.
This visit is part of the efforts to strengthen and promote cooperation and exchange between the Algerian government and the People's Republic of China in the field of higher education, particularly between the universities of the two countries. Its aim is to facilitate the exchange of teachers and students to foster the creation of joint research projects. It is worth noting that the University of Algiers 2 is seeking to integrate the Chinese language into its specialisations. Furthermore, discussions were held regarding the possibility of establishing a Confucius Institute at Algiers 2 University, with the objective of promoting and enhancing Chinese language and culture worldwide. Following this, the delegation visited the Institute of Translation.
The meeting concluded with Algiers 2 University Rector’ speech, Pr. Saïd Boumaïza, in which he expressed his satisfaction with this visit and his desire to enhance communication and exchange in order to achieve tangible results regarding the teaching of the Chinese language at the latter University. The Chinese delegation was then honoured by the Rector and his officials.
