On May 16th, 2023, Longyan University and Democritus University of Thrace formally met via a Zoom meeting to further discuss on cooperation based on the previous negotiation. Professor Fotis Maris, the Rector of DUTH, and Professor Zou Weidong, the president of Longyan University both attended the meeting. Directors of Academic Affairs and International Cooperation and deans and professors of secondary colleges and faculties from both sides all participated in the meeting. Relevant project members of YGL moderated and interpreted for the meeting.

The meeting began with speeches from both Presidents, expressing their positive expectations for the cooperation. Next, the relevant departments and faculties showcased their academic strengths and potential areas for collaboration. Given the significant similarities and complementary advantages, both universities have shown great interest and enthusiasm in pursuing cooperative programs.

During the meeting, both sides also discussed about the cooperation mode of establishing the Joint Institute. Both sides agreed on carrying out "4+0" cooperative mode for the potential cooperative majors introduced before. Other cooperative modes like student exchange, faculty training, intercollegiate exchange and cooperation were also actively communicated by both sides. At the end of the meeting, university leader from Longyan University delivered a closing remark.

Through this meeting, the two universities reached a mutual agreement for cooperation and plan to begin a comprehensive strategic collaboration, starting with inter-school exchanges and cooperation.