A high-level delegation from the People's Republic of China, led by Guo Chengyan, Deputy Director of the Nishan World Center for Confucian Studies, Secretary-General of the Chinese Confucius Foundation, and Deputy President of the same foundation, visited the University of Mostar for a working meeting. Mr. Miao Dake, Charge d'Affaires of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Bosnia and Herzegovina, also attended the meeting. Representing the University of Mostar were Prof. Dr. Sanja Bijakšić, Vice-Rector for International Cooperation; Prof. Dr. Ivo Čolak, Vice-Rector for Science and Development; Prof. Dr. Zdenko Klepić, Vice-Rector for Business, Human Resources, and Quality Management; Prof. Dr. Dražen Barbarić, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities; Inja Stojkić, Head of the Office for International Relations; and Tonina Ibrulj, Head of the University's Office for International Ranking.

During the meeting, institutional support was agreed upon, including the exchange of academic staff interested in Confucianism and the formation of courses dealing with Oriental philosophy.

The official opening of the Nishan World Center for Confucian Studies at the University of Mostar was marked by the presentation of a plaque. This center, located at the Faculty of Humanities, is the first of its kind not only in Bosnia and Herzegovina but also in Europe, and the fourth outside the People's Republic of China. The opening of the Nishan World Center for Confucian Studies at the University of Mostar not only enriches the academic offerings but also confirms the strong friendship with institutions from the People's Republic of China. The center will facilitate more intensive cultural and educational cooperation between our countries, creating new opportunities for students and researchers. The working meeting and the opening of the Nishan World Center for Confucian Studies represent another step in strengthening friendly relations with Chinese institutions.

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