The cardiology program at the David Gharvard University Center, which has been operating since 2022, has suspended its activities. The Georgian Ministry of Education and Science announced the termination of its financing.
"The continuation of this stage of the program is impossible," said the spokesperson at a press conference, explaining the decision.
At the ministry, it was clarified that the decision was made based on bureaucratic reasons: Georgia did not provide feedback on the program, contractual obligations, and "unrealistic results" following this stage. The ministry emphasized that this does not indicate a rejection of academic cooperation with the USA and expressed hope to resume new projects with their assistance.
One of the academic centers in Georgia expressed concern that this decision may affect the country's policy.