Georgian PM unveils ambitious plan to implement fundamental reforms in country’s higher education system

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Wednesday announced an ambitious plan to implement fundamental reforms in the country’s higher education system.

Speaking at the inauguration of a new academic building at Shota Meskhia Zugdidi State University, Kobakhidze said that his Government was currently developing a comprehensive concept that would soon be presented to the public.

"One of our top priorities will be the continuous and large-scale development of regional universities. Accordingly, this university will also see many innovations in the coming years. I am confident that Zugdidi University, with its new infrastructure, will continue to make a significant contribution to educating a highly qualified new generation in our country”, the PM said.

“This university has a unique role in achieving our common goal - reunification. I wish for this university, in a united Georgia, to play a very important role in raising our future generations”, he concluded.