Chris Lyttle MLA said: “I am very pleased at news of this announcement, which indicates the excellent work being done at University of Ulster.
“This is a significant development for Northern Ireland and has the potential to deliver real cultural and economic benefits for the region.
“It is vitally important for Northern Ireland to develop strong international cultural and trade links and this type of agreement will help to deliver this aim. It is crucial that strong relationships are forged between Northern Ireland and other countries so that we can promote everything that we have to offer.”
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