Dr. Kakha Shengelia, President of Caucasus University and the International Association of University Presidents (IAUP), visited African countries.

During the visit, Dr. Shengelia visited the states of Uganda and Rwanda, where he held several important meetings with the rectors of both state and private universities.

As part of the workshops, Dr. Shengelia visited Kampala International University, Cavendish University, St. Lawrence University, Makerere University and the University of Rwanda. He discussed mutual interests with the rectors of the universities, as well as the challenges in education and ways to solve them. He promised to help address the problems in the education system in the region. It should be noted that this was his last work visit as IAUP President. 

Dr. Kakha Shengelia was elected President of the International Association of University Presidents in 2017 by the General Assembly. On June 23, 2020, at the General Assembly of the International Association of University Presidents (IAUP), Dr. Shengelia's presidency was extended for one year. This was the first precedent when the President of the IAUP was elected for a fourth year by the decision of the General Assembly. Dr. Kakha Shengelia is the youngest elected president in the 55-year history of the IAUP.