Education is the future of the nation!
On May 24, Azerbaijan-Latvia Education Forum began its work at Baku State University
First, forum participants visited the Alley of Honours to lay a wreath at the tomb of Azerbaijan’s national leader Heydar Aliyev, and they also put flowers at the grave of the prominent ophthalmologist, academician Zarifa Aliyeva. Afterwards, they visited the Alley of Martyrs to pay their tribute to those who gave their lives for the Azerbaijan's independence and territorial integrity.
Participants of Azerbaijan-Latvia Education Forum have been acquainted with the information stand of Latvian universities.
Having welcomed participants, Education Minister, Misir Mardanov talked about Azerbaijan – Latvian relations in the education sphere, and noted the existence of broad prospects for future cooperation between two countries. The Minister underlined the effectiveness of relations in the higher education, as well as student and teacher exchange fields. He spoke about the education system of Azerbaijan, realizing reforms, and achievements in this sphere. In its speech, the Minister gave broad information on the different levels of education in Azerbaijan, and future prospects. He expressed confidence in the development of Azerbaijan – Latvian education relations and wished good luck to the Forum’s work.
Tatjana Koke, Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia noted similarities in the educational systems of two countries, and stressed that she attaches particular importance to the development of bilateral relations between Latvia and Azerbaijan. The guest has touched the positive aspects of creation the direct relations between universities, and noted that currently 13 Azerbaijani students are studying at Latvian universities.
Rector of Baku State University, Abel Maharramov, rector of Riga Technical University, Ivars Knets, rector of Khazar University Hamlet Isakhanli in their speeches expressed belief that ties in the education field between Azerbaijan and Latvia will affect positively to the development of the education system of two countries.
Afterwards, a protocol was signed between Baku State University and Riga Technical University.
Azerbaijan-Latvia Education Forum will finish on May 26.
08.07.2015 - 16:52
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