From May 12 to 13, Chen Guoqiang, Member of the Standing Committee of the CPC YSU Committee and YSU Vice President, attended the 2025 Annual Conference of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) University held in Urumqi, Xinjiang, on behalf of YSU. During the conference, Chen had a cordial exchange with Andrei D. Karol, Rector of Belarusian State University (BSU), and signed a cooperation agreement between the two universities.
A photo of Chen Guoqiang and Andrei D. Karol
Chen expressed his hope to deepen cooperation in the universities’ respective areas of strength on the basis of the agreement, and provide broader exchange opportunities for faculty and students from both sides. He also extended a sincere invitation to Rector Andrei to visit YSU. Rector Andrei accepted the invitation gladly and expressed high expectations for future collaboration, noting that the two universities are highly complementary in many fields and hold great potential for partnership. According to the agreement, the two universities will exchange outstanding students for both short- and long-term programs, jointly cultivating high-level talent with a global perspective. In addition, they will carry out joint research projects in areas of common interest, share scientific resources, and promote the transformation and application of research outcomes.
The cooperation between YSU and BSU marks another significant milestone in advancing our internationalization strategy. Through in-depth collaboration with BSU, we will further enhance exchanges and cooperation with universities in countries along the BRI, injecting vitality into YSU’s “Double First-Class” development. At the same time, this partnership will actively contribute to promoting educational and cultural exchanges between China and other countries.
BSU, located in Minsk, the capital of the Republic of Belarus, was founded in 1921. With a history spanning over a century, it is a world-leading public research university and one of the top institutions of its kind in Europe. It also holds the highest status of a national university in Belarus. BSU currently boasts 27 faculties and more than 60 research institutes. Its programs in physics and computer science enjoy a strong reputation globally, with physics and mathematics ranking among the first in Europe. The Faculty of International Relations has produced numerous political leaders and several Nobel Prize laureates, earning it a prominent place in European academia. BSU ranks 387th in the QS World University Rankings 2025.
