The cooperation agreement originates from several introductory sessions realised by the European Union’s International Urban Cooperation (IUC) project.
The meeting was moderated by Oscar Prat van Thiel, Senior Expert at the IUC project. Closing remarks were delivered by Pablo Gándara, IUC Team Leader, who referred to the policy context of the bilateral cooperation, a prior Chinese cities’ visit to Viterbo back in 2015 and the next possible steps for the cooperation. Professor Ubertini introduced the campuses of Tuscia University and existing collaborations with other Chinese cities. Song introduced Yantai University, focused on the School of Agriculture and Enology, and mentioned the cooperation with other European cities. Severini referred to the few areas of cooperation (see below) and possible next steps, including the identification of specific tasks and the promotion of bilateral collaboration at international events. Song Zhongmin, Vice-President for International Relations also expressed their pleasure to be working in collaboration together. Simone Severini, Deputy Rector for International Relations of UNITUS and Prof. Stefano Ubertini, Rector of Tuscia University. Guo Shanli, President of Yantai University and Prof. Academic and Research cooperation are surely in the best interest for both Europe and China favouring sustainable and green development through improved education and innovation.“
Mr Hall stated, “ I am very pleased to see that the EU’s investment in projects such as IUC, together with the support of our counterpart in China, the National Development and Reform Commission, is producing such concrete results. Opening words were delivered by Ronald Hall, Active Senior Advisor, European Commission, Directorate General on Regional and Urban Policy. This morning, the IUC Asia held a Memorandum of Understanding virtual signing ceremony between Yantai University (YTU) in China and Tuscia University (UNITUS) in Italy, to engage in cooperative educational and research activities for the mutual benefits of both institutions.
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