The FINANCIAL — On 14 April 2016, the Ministry of Education, Research and Religious Affairs of the Hellenic Republic made a decision to introduce a Georgian language pilot program at Greek public schools, according to MFA of Georgia.
The Georgian Embassy to the Hellenic Republic was notified of the news by Greek Deputy Minister of Education, Research and Religious Affairs Theodosios Pelegrinis.
According to the decision, the Georgian language pilot program will initially be put in place in Athens, at one of the schools with a considerable number of Georgian children. Georgia will provide financial and logistical support for the implementation of the project, whereas the Georgian language curriculum will be developed and carried out in compliance with the Greek national laws and relevant regulations of the Greek education system.
It is interesting to note that the Georgian Embassy to the Hellenic Republic has been negotiating this issue with the Greek side for a number of years.
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