– We have become participants of an important historical event, which became possible due to our more than twenty years of efforts in the field of education and science, as well as joint cooperation between Don State Technical University and Shandong Transport University, – said Vice-Rector for Academic Work and International Activities, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor Alexey Beskopylny. – The Memorandum opens us great opportunities in the development of scientific co-operation, educational relations and cultural exchange.

DSTU employees also took part in the International Conference of Twin Cities in China, which was held within the framework of the forum. The main theme of the conference: "Green development and low-carbon life". The conference includes more than 20 events: plenary session, collective meetings of friendly provinces and states, round tables of friendly cities, exchanges in education, economy, trade and other fields. It was organised by the People's Government of Shandong Province and the Chinese People's Friendship Society in cooperation with foreign countries.

Jinan is a sub-provincial city in China, the seat of government of Shandong Province. It is located in the western part of the province, about 400 kilometres south of the capital, Beijing.
Rostov-on-Don is a twin city of Yantai. The international activities of the flagship university are of key importance in establishing friendly relations between the two cities.