During a working visit to Japan, a delegation from Kutaisi International University (KIU) signed a trilateral cooperation memorandum with Tokai University, marking a new stage in academic and scientific collaboration between Georgia and Japan.

The agreement aims to foster partnerships between researchers and higher education institutions, promote student and academic staff exchange programmes, and advance innovative educational initiatives.

The memorandum was signed by Paata Turava, Acting Rector of Kutaisi International University; Vakhtang Tsagareli, Director of the KIU Campus Therapy Centre; and Yoshitaka Kajita, Vice Rector of Tokai University. The signing ceremony was attended by Teimuraz Lezhava, Georgia’s Ambassador Plenipotentiary to Japan, who congratulated the parties and wished them success in achieving their shared goals.

According to KIU, the agreement opens new opportunities for students and researchers, supports international academic cooperation, and strengthens cultural ties between Georgia and Japan.

As part of the visit, the KIU delegation is also scheduled to meet with representatives of leading Japanese universities and research institutions to explore further avenues for partnership.

Founded in 1942, Tokai University is one of Japan’s largest private, non-sectarian higher education institutions, offering advanced programs in engineering, medicine, economics, and the humanities. With an enrolment of around 30,000 students from Japan and abroad, Tokai University plays a prominent role in the global academic landscape.