Delegation led by Education Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan Misir Mardanov is visiting the Republic of Lithuania at the invitation of Education and Science Minister of Lithuania Gintaras Steponavicius.
On June 19, the delegation visited University of Educational Science and met with Rector Algirdas Gaizutis. They also attended a “round table” to discuss issues regarding the development of bilateral relations between the University and relevant higher education institutions of Azerbaijan.
Education Minister Misir Mardanov has become acquainted with Azerbaijan Lecture Hall named after Nizami Ganjavi, which will be opened in the near future. He expressed his thanks for the high level of attention paid to Azerbaijan.
Next, the Minister has met with Rector of Vilnius University Dr. Benediktas Juodka. The Rector provided the Minister with detailed information on University of Vilnius. Mr. Juodka talked about the achievements of higher education institution that has a history of more than 400 years, and stressed that the university holds one of the top places in a world university rankings. He thanked Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Lithuania Hasan Mammadzade and Education Minister Misir Mardanov for their contribution to include University of Vilnius to the list of universities specified in accordance with the State Programme for Study Abroad approved by the Presidential Order.
After the meeting, Education Minister Misir Mardanov became acquainted with lecture halls and laboratories of the university.
At the same day, the Minister met with Azeri students studying at Lithuania. According to statistics, currently there are around 50 Azeri students studying at different universities of Lithuania.
At the meeting, Mr. Mardanov asked about concerns and problems of students. He noted that two top universities of Lithuania have been included to the list of universities specified within the State Programme for Study Abroad and tuition fees of students, who will be admitted to these universities through the State Programme, will be provided by the Government of Azerbaijan.
Education Minister recommended to students to be more active to deliver truths about Azerbaijan to the world and decently represent Azerbaijan. He also noted the importance of keeping in regular touch with the relevant departments of the Ministry of Education.
Next, students took pictures with the Minister for memory.
All meetings held by the delegation were attended by Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Lithuania Hasan Mammadzade.
08.07.2015 - 16:52
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