Joan Guàrdia, rector of the University of Barcelona, and Vice-Rector Raúl Ramos, visited Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU) on May 14.

Li Hai, secretary of the CPC BFSU Committee, welcomed the delegation. The two universities signed agreements for student exchange and the Erasmus program.

Li Hai (left) and Joan Guàrdia sign an Erasmus program agreement. [Photo/bfsu.edu.cn]

Li Hai highlighted their strong partnership in nurturing high-level talent and establishing Confucius Institutes.

He noted the frequent high-level exchanges and  significant progress in collaborative projects, expressing optimism about future cooperation. He also emphasized the potential for further collaboration in scientific research, joint training, faculty exchanges, and cooperative education, thereby enhancing educational cooperation, cultural exchange, and understanding between China and Spain.

BFSU's representatives and the delegation of the University of Barcelona pose for a group photo. [Photo/bfsu.edu.cn]

Joan Guàrdia emphasized that the Confucius Institute in Barcelona serves as a vital bridge between universities in Spain and China. He reiterated BFSU's role as a strategic partner for the University of Barcelona and expressed eagerness to explore new collaborative opportunities.