Students from the Confucius Institute of University of Congress have a study tour in Nanjing. [Photo/Confucius Institute of University of Congress]

Jiang Yong, director of the Jiangsu Provincial Department of Education, met with Tadeo Garcia Zalazar, minister of education from Argentina, to discuss strengthening educational exchanges between the two regions.

Jiang expressed hopes for increased cooperation in three areas. First, he encouraged more students from both provinces to participate in short- and long-term study programs at each other's universities, promoting better interaction and mutual understanding among young people.

Second, he emphasized the progress of the Confucius Institute, which was jointly founded by Nanjing Normal University and the University of Congress, with the goal of increasing exchange programs in language, culture, science and technology, and sports.

Third, Jiang called for stronger collaboration in campus football, suggesting a regular platform for teachers and coaches to share experiences and jointly organize matches and cultural camps.