Rector Meets Ukraine’s Ambassador to Hungary

During his official visit to Budapest, the Rector of Kyiv University of Law of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Professor Yurii Boshytskyi visited the Embassy of Ukraine in Hungaryfor a meeting with Ukraine’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Hungary, Fedir Shandor.

The discussion was also attended by the President of Hungary’s National Authority for Data Protection and Freedom of Information, honorary doctor of Kyiv University of Law and Professor Attila Péterfalvi.

The meeting provided an opportunity to present the University’s work, discuss the development of international academic relationships and identify possibilities for cooperation with Hungarian educational and research institutions.

The Rector introduced the Ambassador to the University’s main activities, educational and research achievements, and international partnerships. He also presented University publications and brochures for possible distribution within the Ukrainian community in Hungary.

Particular attention was paid to cooperation between the University and the Embassy. The discussion covered assistance in establishing new contacts with Hungarian universities and research organisations, including possible engagement with the Hungarian Academy of Sciences.

Educational opportunities for students were identified as a practical priority. The participants discussed arranging visits to Budapest for Ukrainian students to take part in educational programmes, academic events and other international activities.

The discussion also considered cooperation with the Academy of Political and Legal Sciences of Ukraine, of which Professor Yurii Boshytskyi is Vice-President. The participants recognised opportunities to develop international academic and research contacts in law and political and legal studies.

Ambassador Fedir Shandor outlined the Embassy’s principal activities, responsibilities and the particular challenges of diplomatic work during the full-scale war. He emphasised the importance of supporting Ukrainian education, research and the Ukrainian community abroad.

The Ambassador expressed his readiness to help the University establish contacts with Hungarian educational and research institutions, potentially providing an important boost to its international work.

The meeting was constructive, engaged and friendly. An open discussion and a shared view of future cooperation laid a strong foundation for developing the University’s contacts with Hungary’s educational and academic institutions.

The agreements reached open up opportunities for new educational and research initiatives, broader student mobility and stronger international partnerships. This cooperation can also strengthen professional, educational and research ties between Ukraine and Hungary.

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