A meeting on "Accelerating Progress Towards Sustainable Development Goal 4: Transformative Education Outcomes" was held at UNESCO Headquarters on 17 June. The ministers of education, finance, and environment attended the meeting of the organization’s member countries.   A video message from the Minister of Science and Education of Azerbaijan, Emin Amrullayev, to the participants was played at the meeting. The message mentioned priorities related to socio-economic development and a number of activities planned in our country's education field within COP29.

18/06/2024 12:41

The Azerbaijan-United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministerial Forum on exchange of experience was kicked off in Baku on 11 June.   The event is jointly organized by the State Agency for Citizen Services and Social Innovation under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the UAE Ministry of Cabinet Affairs.   About 30 officials from the Emirates engaged in various spheres, including high-ranking officials of our country, are taking part in the forum held within the framework of the implementation of the "Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation between the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Government of the United Arab Emirates" on exchange of governmental experience".   The purpose of the Forum is to promote innovation and technology in public service delivery, and to identify appropriate frameworks and policies to accelerate economic recovery. In addition, the main objectives include discussing new developments in education and social welfare, as well as trends related to topics such as the environment and green energy in connection with the COP29 event in our country. Deputy Minister of Science and Education Hasan Hasanli attended the opening ceremony of the forum.   A video clip on Azerbaijan-UAE cooperation was shown at the opening of the forum.   Then, Ulvi Mehdiyev, Chairman of the State Agency for Citizens' Service and Social Innovation under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and Ohoud Al Rumi, UAE Minister of State for State Development and Future Affairs, delivered opening speeches.   Then, presentations were made by officials from Azerbaijan and the UAE in various fields. Within the framework of the program, the best practices gained by both countries in their respective fields were presented.   It is worth noting that on the second day of the forum it is planned to organize sessions covering a number of topics.  

12/06/2024 18:46

On June 10, Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev met with Minister of Education and Sports of the Republic of Albania Ogerta Manastirliu who is on a visit to our country.     At the meeting, the prospects for the development of co-operation between the two countries in the field of science and education were discussed.

10/06/2024 11:22

On June 5, 2024, the Azerbaijani Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev met with the President of the Maarif Foundation of Turkey Prof. Dr. Birol Akgun.   During the meeting, the sides discussed the current state of co-operation in the filed of education and directions of its development.

05/06/2024 16:03

On June 1, Azerbaijan's Shusha city hosted the 7th meeting of the Scientific Council of the Turkic Academy. Speaking at the event, President of the Turkic Academy Shahin Mustafayev highlighted the holding of the meeting in Shusha as a significant event. He emphasized that this meeting facilitates the exchange of views aimed at strengthening scientific cooperation and making relevant decisions.   For his part, the Azerbaijani Minister of Science and Education, Emin Amrullayev, expressed his satisfaction with this prestigious event. Speaking about the goals of the Turkic Academy, Emin Amrullayev, elaborated on the collaborative efforts in the fields of science and education undertaken within the framework of cooperation with the Academy.   The agenda items for the meeting were then discussed.   A report on the activities of the Turkic Academy was presented as part of the meeting.

01/06/2024 14:37

On June 1, the VIII Meeting of the Ministers of Education of the Organization of Turkic States was held in Azerbaijan's Shusha.   The Minister of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Emin Amrullayev, who delivered the opening speech, welcomed the guests and underlined the successes achieved by the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) in a short period, which are admirable.   Saying that the Ministry of Science and Education is happy to contribute to these pivotal processes, Emin Amrullayev emphasized that the foundation of sustainable and healthy cooperation between the Turkic-speaking countries is the youth. The minister noted that in this regard, the exchange of students of general educational institutions within the framework of OTS enables our schoolchildren to get to know our common history, culture and traditions.   The minister said that within the organization's framework and bilateral cooperation, relations between the OTS member states have been steadily thriving. He assessed the schools built with the support of brotherly countries in the territories liberated from occupation, as well as other works done, as another symbol of friendship and brotherhood between our countries.   At the end of his speech, the minister touched upon the goals ahead for the development of bilateral cooperation with OTS member and observer countries.   Later, other guests spoke and talked about strengthening cooperation in the fields of science and education.   After the speeches, the issues on the agenda of the meeting were discussed.

01/06/2024 12:14

On May 31, delegations from the member states of the Organization of Turkic States, the Turkish Academy, and observer states visited secondary school No. 1 during their trip to Shusha city.   Minister of Science and Education, Emin Amrullayev, showcased the school's modern facilities and highlighted the STEAM centre established at the educational institution.   It was reported that the school, accommodating 960 students across a three-story building, comprises five blocks. There are 40 classrooms with 24 seats each, 2 physics, 2 chemistry, 2 biology, 2 technology rooms, 2 IT rooms, a STEAM centre, a library, a reading room, a primary military training room, an art and music room, a canteen, an assembly hall and a sports hall, along with medical examinations, and administrative offices.

31/05/2024 23:55

On May 27, the Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to the Republic of Azerbaijan Omar Barakat al-Nahar. During the meeting, the current state of co-operation between the two countries in the field of science and education, as well as the prospects for the development of co-operation relations were discussed.

27/05/2024 19:12

Taking part in the World Education Forum, Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev met with the management of “Clarivate Analytics” company, one of the most influential bibliometric and scientometric research companies in the world.   At the meeting with the delegation headed by Bar Weinstein, President of the company for work with academies and governments, the sides discussed scientometric indicators of Azerbaijan in recent years.   It should be noted that on the initiative of the Ministry of Science and Education, since 2023 all scientific and higher education institutions have been granted access to the scientometric database "Web of Science" of the "Clarivate Analytics" company.

22/05/2024 18:59

The World Education Forum, held in London, Great Britain, will conclude its work today. On the second day of the forum, Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev met with Global Director of Climate Education of Cambridge University Kristina Ozden, Head of Global Affairs of International Rating Agency Phil Baty, director of education for Central Europe of Microsoft Lenka Axlerova, the Director of Education, Gender and Equality of the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, and the Special Representative of Great Britain for Gender Equality Alisia Herbert and Chris Harte, Google for Education Government Strategy Lead. Emin Amrullayev also met and exchanged views with the Minister of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia, Giorgi Amilakhvari. Within the framework of the meetings, bilateral cooperation directions were discussed.

22/05/2024 10:36