On December 19, Education Minister Misir Mardanov met with the Rector of Eastern Mediterranean University of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Abdullah Oztoprak
The meeting was also attended by representative of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus to Azerbaijan Zeki Gazioglu.
The Minister expressed his pleasure at the visit of guests to Azerbaijan, and talked about expansion of educational cooperation between two countries. He stressed the importance of establishing relations between Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) and universities of Azerbaijan, and arranging travel for delegations consisting of educators to Northern Cyprus to become acquainted with the EMU. The Minister also noted the usefulness of establishing relations between secondary schools and underlined the possibility for implementing Twins Schools Project between two countries.
The Rector of Eastern Mediterranean University Abdullah Oztoprak talked about meetings held by him with heads of universities of Azerbaijan and gave information on the Eastern Mediterranean University. According to him, Azeri students studying at EMU are distinguished by their academic achievements.
A. Oztoprak gave information on the history and educated specialties of the university, and noted the importance of developing bilateral relations. He highlighted their interest in student-teacher exchange and touched on issues of adding to the relevant list of ‘State Program for the Education of Young Azerbaijanis Abroad in 2007-2015’ the internationally recognized specialties of the university.
Education Minister Misir Mardanov noted the importance of developing bilateral relations, and highly praised study of around 1000 students from Azerbaijan different specialties in Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Talking on steps that will be taken to implement the planned measures, the Minister underlined the educational cooperation will bring benefits in the near future.
Moreover, the sides exchanged views on areas of common interest at the meeting.
08.07.2015 - 16:52
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