President of the Republic of Latvia meets with students from the Latvian language
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Source: President of Latvia in English
On December 18, 2018, President Raimonds Vējonis met with Beijing International Studies University (BISU) students studying Latvian as a basic subject at Bachelor's level. During his visit, the President noted that in today's changing The greatest value in the world is our knowledge. Therefore, the opportunity to acquire new knowledge and, in particular, to master the Latvian language, not only allows us to get to know our national culture, also provides a significant long-term contribution to the strengthening of bilateral cooperation between Latvia and China. "As entrepreneurs are looking for new markets for goods and services, specialists with Language knowledge has significant advantages and increases their international competitiveness. Therefore, the Beijing University of International Studies program, which has opportunities for Chinese students to learn the Latvian language not only in China, but also to strengthen the knowledge of the Latvian language in Latvia, while studying for one year at the Riga Technical University, is recognized by the President of the Republic of Latvia at the meeting with Speaking at a meeting with students from the Latvian language, Raimonds Vejonis emphasized: "Language knowledge will give you more opportunities in the future professional life and will promote closer cooperation between our countries. With the support of this program, every student who has mastered the Latvian language will be more competitive and knowledgeable in order to work for the growth of our countries. "During the meeting, the President and representatives of the Beijing International Study University discussed the successful cooperation with the Riga Technical University and the University of Latvia. Both sides noted that it is pleasing that more and more students in Latvia are also using opportunities to learn Chinese. At present, 46 Chinese students are learning Chinese in Beijing at the University of International Studies in Beijing. Teachers from Latvia teach the Latvian language at this university. Since 2011, the Latvian language as a chosen subject can also be acquired at Beijin Foreign Studies University. National President Raimonds Vējonis from September 15 to September 20, 2018, is on a working visit to the People's Republic of China. During this visit, it is planned to meet with Chinese President Szy Dzypin, as well as Chinese Prime Minister Li Kecyan, and to participate in the annual New World Championship (Summer Davos) in Tianjin, organized by the World Economic Forum.
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