Representatives of the
Hellenic Chinese Culture Association (HCCA) and members of China National
Publications Import & Export (Group) Co., Ltd. (CNPIEC) came on Friday 21^st
July 2023 at the Voutes University Campus in Heraklion. The delegations were
welcomed by the Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, Lifelong Learning,
International Relations & Outlook Prof. G. Kosioris, as well as representatives
of various services of the Institution.

During the
meeting, in the presence of the Regional Vice Governor for Tourism and
e-Government of the Region of Crete, Dr. K. Kotsoglou, reference was made to
the new initiatives and innovative actions of the UoC as well as educational partnerships
in progress between the University of Crete and Chinese Universities. The
possibility of using the rich cultural heritage as a driver for enhanced
cooperation and development of joint activities during the next academic year was
further discussed.

The meeting
reaffirmed the strong and historical bonds connecting the two countries.