On October 12, at the Ministry of Education took place a signing ceremony of grant agreement between the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of the Republic of Korea on creation of education information system of Azerbaijan Technical University.
The event was opened by Education Minister Misir Mardanov. He spoke about the existing relations between Korea and Azerbaijan, and cooperation established in the education field. Moreover, the Minister noted the development of educational ties in recent years and the important role of the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) in implementation of joint works, and also expressed his gratitude to the head of organization in connection with this project.
Further, Misir Mardanov gave information about the grant agreement. According to him, there was singed a record of discussion between the Working Group of KOICA, Ministry of Education of Azerbaijan and Azerbaijan Technical University for the creation of education information system of Azerbaijan Technical University. The Minister noted that draft grant agreement on creation of education information system of Azerbaijan Technical University, between the Ministry of Education of Azerbaijan and Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of the Republic of Korea was presented, and the corresponding approval procedure is completed. According to him, the main goal of the project is to improve the management system of the Azerbaijan Technical University through the effective use of ICT. He added that the project work will be implemented over three years. In addition, the Minister stressed that the draft reflected the important issues such as the provision of Azerbaijan Technical University with necessary equipment by KOICA, sending Korean experts to Azerbaijan, organization of training for employees and engineers of Azerbaijan Technical University in Korea and other issues.
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea Lee Ji Ha spoke about the cooperation between Korea and Azerbaijan and activities implemented in the field of education. He noted that the mutual visits by presidents of both countries have enhanced the cooperation between Azerbaijan and Korea. Speaking about the aims of KOICA, the Ambassador noted that the agency cooperates with 26 countries of the world, including two republics of the former Soviet Union - Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan. Stressing the direct cooperation between universities of both countries, he said that currently 76 Azerbaijani students studying at universities in Korea, and 22 Koreans studying at universities of Azerbaijan. The Ambassador gave information about the history and economic development of their country, which has been rapid over a short period of time, and stressed that all these successes were achieved through the education. He also noted that he is always ready to assist the successful implementation of the grant agreement.
Further, the grant agreement was signed between the Ministry of Education of Azerbaijan and Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of the Republic of Korea. The agreement was signed by the Minister of Education Misir Mardanov on behalf of the Azerbaijani government, and from the Korean side by Ambassador of Korea to Azerbaijan Lee Ji Ha.
The signing ceremony was attended by the Resident Representative of Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Azerbaijan Office Kim Eun Suk, and the Rector of Azerbaijan Technical University Khavar Mammadov.
08.07.2015 - 16:52
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