VALLETTA, Nov. 22 (Xinhua) — The Institute of Tourism Studies of Malta (ITS) and the Shanghai Industrial and Commercial Polytechnic (SICP) here on Wednesday signed a cooperation agreement on tourism education.
The document was signed in the presence of Chinese Ambassador to Malta Yu Dunhai, and Maltese Tourism Minister Clayton Bartolo who said that with this agreement, the ITS was reaching new heights.
The agreement officially establishes the SICP Malta International School. Chinese students will now have the option of enrolling in the school and advance their studies at the ITS campus in Malta.
“This landmark agreement signifies Malta’s commitment to sharing our education story throughout the world,” Bartolo said at the signing ceremony.
“Education and tourism need to continue walking hand in hand. This agreement is a win-win,” he said. “I am optimistic that we will see it flourish in the months and years to come.”
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