Having warmly welcomed the guest, Misir Mardanov, expressed gratitude at seeing him again in the Education Ministry. He talked about relations existing between France and Azerbaijan, have touched some issues in the direction of the development of relationships, and about teaching French language in schools. Misir Mardanov emphasized a willingness to give a necessary support to other important projects in the framework of existing relations. Gabriel Keller, the ambassador of extraordinary and plenipotentiary of France to Azerbaijan, has thanked the Minister for the warm reception. The ambassador talked about the development of relations between two countries during the last years, and noted the special place of education in these relations. Having underlined some issues relating to the founding of Azerbaijan-France School, the guest talked about the existence of such school in Georgia, which is functioning under the name of ‘French school of Caucasus.’ Gabriel Keller wished the school not being the unique, and noted questions relating to that issue.  Having agreed and supported the guest thoughts, the Minister said that Azerbaijan needs such school. Misir Mardanov talked about signing the appropriate document, and expressed confidence in making mutual relations in the education field stronger. At the meeting have been made suggestions on solving some problems faced by Azeri students’ studying in French universities; as well as creating a Working Group.

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First, 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 territory integrity, and put carnations at their grave. Education Minister, Misir Mardanov, in its opening address said that in every part of the Azerbaijan celebrating the 87th birthday anniversary of national leader Heydar Aliyev, the architect and constructor of the modern state of Azerbaijan, author of the education strategy and big friend of children, pupils and youth. He gave wide information on the essay contest dedicated to the 87th birthday anniversary of national leader Heydar Aliyev to participants. The Minister noted more than 600 pupils of secondary schools and vocational lyceums participated in the knowledge contest in the nomination of “Thinking of the great leader Heydar Aliyev”, which was held in 3 stages (school, district (city), and republican), as well as 5 participants had won the first, 5 of them the second and 11 the third place, and 56 pupils were awarded by the Honorary Diploma of the Ministry of Education.  Misir Mardanov underlined that pupils in their essays sincerely expressed their thoughts and feelings about the great leader, as well as deep respect and endless esteem. He also stressed that publishing a book under the name of “Heydar Aliyev through school children's eyes”, which consisted of essays of the 7th and 8th grades pupils, dedicated to the honorable life, bright political and rich state activity of national leader Heydar Aliyev, and giving them to the winners and their schools became a tradition. Ten winners of the essay contest held in Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic were added to the book as well, the Minister said.     He talked about some aspects of the development path of the education system initiated by the founder of national education strategy Heydar Aliyev, and has today successfully continued by the President Ilham Aliyev. Having enumerated main reasons of the dynamic development of education in the last years, the Minister at the end thanked everyone, who supported this contest. Deputy Chairman of the New Azerbaijan Party, MP Ali Ahmadov has highly estimated holding the contest, and said that learning by the young generation the rich heritage and ideas of Heydar Aliyev will positively affect their state thinking and formed views. He underlined that the winners of the first, second and third places despite entering any universities will be received a monthly scholarship from the New Azerbaijan Party, and wished success to the winners. Chairman of the Azerbaijan Trade Unions Confederation, MP Sattar Mehbaliyev noted the care of the great leader to the education and teachers, and this issue to be at the centre of attention of the President Ilham Aliyev all the time. He wished to winners all the best, and informed that they will be awarded by cash prizes. Anar Alakbarov, Executive Director of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation expressed congratulations and best wishes to participants. He talked about projects carried out by the President of Heydar Aliyev Foundation, Mrs. Mehriban Aliyeva in the education field. He emphasized the importance of the contest and informed that 21 winners of the contest will be sent to the Kingdom of Belgium, France and Germany by the order of Mrs. M. Aliyeva. Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Communication and Information Technologies, Elmir Valizade congratulated the contest winners and wished them success. Afterwards, the 21 winners of the first, second and third places, and 56 pupils, who were awarded by the Honorary Diploma have been invited to the stage. The winners of the first, second and third places were awarded by laptops, diploma recipients by souvenirs.  

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Naila Rzaguliyev, director of the Baku city Education Department in the opening speech noted that conference, devoted to the 87th birthday anniversary of the national leader, is a big push for capital teachers to reveal talented pupils and develop their potential. She stressed that the great leader paid more attention to the development of talented children and pupils and by its order dated on June 22, 1996, created a “Gold book” of the Azerbaijani young talent. Moreover, the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev and President of Heydar Aliyev Foundation, MP Mehriban Aliyeva continue this policy successfully by paying more attention and care to the talented youth as well.  She acquainted participants with results of the contest. According to results 65 teachers from Baku have won the contest, collection of their articles was published and 21 teachers were awarded by honor diplomas and souvenirs. At the end, she congratulated the winners. The winners of the contest Sevinj Aliyeva, Biology teacher of Baku school No 8, Vusala Hasanova, teacher of school No 1, Elnara Mammadova, psychologist of kindergarten-school-lyceum complex, Ilhama Akbarova, teacher of school No 8, and Narmina Gunduzlu, teacher of school No 5 delivered addresses. Professor of BSU Gasim Huseyn, head of executive power of Nizami district of Baku Tahir Budagov, and rector of Baku Skill improvement and Retraining Institute of Pedagogical Cadres, Asef Zamanov  in their speech talked about merits of national leader Heydar Aliyev for people, and his care for talented youth. Afterwards, presents were handed over to the winners. Chairman of the Azerbaijan Trade Unions Confederation, MP Sattar Mehbaliyev, and Misir Mardanov, Minister of Education congratulated the winners. The Minister noted that in every part of the Azerbaijan celebrating the 87th birthday anniversary of national leader Heydar Aliyev. Having underlined talented people being the wealth of society, and leading strength, he said that they surround by state care in our country. The Minister stressed teachers’ great role on identifying and developing talented people. Misir Mardanov underlined the importance of the conference, and thanked Chairman of the Azerbaijan Trade Unions Confederation, MP Sattar Mehbaliyev for being the initiator of many events connected with education employees.

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About 919 (91.6%) calls were accepted by phone, 84 (8.4%) by e-mail. All of them, regardless of the value and subject, have been listened and registered. Calls demanding special investigation were sent to corresponding bodies, leading the corresponding investigation, and given written answers to address references.  Likewise, past months the majority of them were anonymous. The most part of them had inquiry quantity. It is connected with results of final examinations holding in centralized order in 9th and 10th grades of secondary schools, suggestions and offers on its organization, considerations for wide application of new mechanisms for hiring teachers in the future, and organization, realization and results of Republican Subject and International Olympiads, as well as study abroad, recognition of equivalence of documents received in foreign countries. Such references make more than 75-80 % of the general inquiries. Others connected with teacher salary scale, reception of educational documents and, etc. The majority of inquiries connected with secondary schools of Baku (74), some of them were received from Ganja (3), Sumgayit (5) Shirvan (1), and MIngachevir (3). The vast majority of calls was received from Absheron, Goranboy, Gabala, Gedebey, Shamakhi, Jalilabad, Lenkeran, Bilesuvar, and Fizuli districts. Shortcomings in the organization of the education process, and in the field of material-technical equipment, as well as in school’s director management, etc. reflected on inquiries. In accordance with receiving inquire, has been carried out the investigation of the current situation in the school No 63 of Baku. Have been revealed that pupil-teacher-parent relations were not built correctly, observance of sanitation service was not realized, and as a result were announced a reprimand to the director of school. Situation in schools No 1 and 8 of Jalilabad were investigated as well. Directors of both schools were fired for shortcomings in their works.  The Hotline of the Ministry of Education has received message of thanks from people, whom calls were investigated operatively by the service.

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Having warmly welcomed the guests the Minister noted the development of current relations existing between Azerbaijan and Norway, especially collaboration in the education field in the last years. He has stressed the importance of implementation different projects in terms of develop collaboration. The ambassador, Jon Ramberg, first, thanked the Minister for the warm reception. Having noted the high level of educational relations between two countries, he touched cooperation between universities. The ambassador talked about the importance of the project carried out between Azerbaijan University of Languages and Oslo University, and thanked the Minister for its support. Afterwards, the ambassador talked about the study of Azeri students in Norway's universities in the framework of “State Program on education of young people of Azerbaijan abroad in 2007-2015,” implementation of International School of the Economics (ISET) programme in Azerbaijan, development of relations between Norwegian University of Life Sciences and Azerbaijan State Agrarian University, as well as carrying out new projects.   Education Minister laid stress on the implementing project between Azerbaijan University of Languages and Oslo University, and made suggestions on discussion issues, as well as expressed its readiness to render the necessary support. Afterwards, the Deputy Director of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Norway, Bard Svendson, and Professor of Oslo University, Vibeke Roggen expressed their thoughts about realizing projects, and other issues. Rector of Azerbaijan University of Languages, Samad Seyidov took part in the event as well.

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Misir Mardanov, the Education Minister, Sattar Mehbaliyev, MP and chairman of the Azerbaijan Trade Unions Confederation, Elmar Gasimov, Deputy Minister of Education, Ismayil Ismayilov, Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports, Adalat Valiyev, Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism, as well as MPs Fattah Heydarov, Ganira Pashayeva and Fuad Muradov took part in the event. Having delivered an opening address, Elmar Gasimov, Deputy Minister of Education, welcomed guests and participants. He gave broad information on the contest, noted that the contest was held in 3 stages (school, district (city) and republic). Elmar Gasimov underlined that 10 thousands of pupil participated in the republican stage of the contest, and 18 drawings from about 300 presenting to the contest were announced the winner. Moreover, endless love to the national leader could be seen in the works. At the end, the Deputy Minister has thanked everyone, who supported the contest, and congratulated winners. MP Fattah Heydarov in its speech talked about life and different moments of activity of the great leader Heydar Aliyev, and the endless love of Azeri people to him. Misir Mardanov, the Minister of Education noted that in every part of the Azerbaijan celebrating the 87th birthday anniversary of national leader Heydar Aliyev. The Minister talked widely about matchless merits of Heydar Aliyev, constructor of the independent Azerbaijan, to people. He noted the importance of painting contest and wished to the winners’ new success. Afterwards, the winners received diplomas and presents of the Education Ministry. At the end of awards ceremony participants acquainted with creative works of children.

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The national dance ensemble of Children’s Home, "Azeri" successfully performed at the international festival holding with participation of 15 countries and gained the audience's sympathy. Pupils of Children’s Home were was awarded diplomas and medals for colorful and interesting performance.  It should be noted that children lived in pre-selected families. The Mayor of Gaziemir Municipality, Halil Ibrahim Senol met with participants on the last day of the festival. Children from Azerbaijan presented him souvenirs.  There were arranged sightseeing for children. They visited the famous Izmir Wild Life Park, as well as the grave of Santa Maria, and enjoyed a trip to the Aegean Sea. Children closely communicated with other participants and presented them “Karabakh reality” books and disks, reflecting Khojaly massacre, released by Heydar Aliyev Foundation.

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Education Minister, Misir Mardanov delivered an opening address and noted the delegation visited Brasil in order to learn the education system of the mentioned country and implementing reforms. The report presentation has been delivered by the Deputy Minister, Isgandar Isgandarov. He gave broad information on the education trip from April 10-16, and talked about the structure of educational system in Brazil and education management rules. Having underlined the state universities in Brazil having more authority, the Deputy Minister, stressed that curriculum reforms in this country have been applying since 2006. Noting the ratio of universities and students between Azerbaijan and Brazil, Mr. Isgandarov gave information on the textbook policy, researches in the field of education management, programs’ assessment, fund allocation to the education from budget, and other relative issues.

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The collective decently represented Azerbaijan in front of thousands of spectators of the festival with the participation of children’s dance groups from 20 countries. In the framework of the festival was held a dance contest “Gold sun.” Dance groups from Cyprus, Bulgaria, Romania, Greece, Indonesia, Russia, Georgia, Lithuania and other countries performed beautiful dances. The composition of “Azeri pearls”, which combined three dances (Nelbeki, Naz eleme, Gaytagi), was met with applause by the spectators. The jury highly appreciated the performance of the group. Our dancers won the third place and received medals.  At the gala concert Elnur Aliyev, member of “Dram” circle of the Children’s and Youth Creativity Centre performed a poem of Bakhtiyar Vahabzade “Azerbaijan-Turkey.” The audience met his performance with prolonged applause. Afterwards, the dance group adorned the concert with their performance. At the end of performance the management of urban municipality wished success to the collective and presented medals and gifts to the children.

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The organizers of the project holding for the first time are - the Ministry of Education, Association of Football Federations of Azerbaijan, Children-youth Football School of the Education Sport Centre, as well as municipalities of Nizami, Sabail, Narimanov, and Garachukhur districts of Baku. The main purpose of the project is to develop mass football, children’s football, identify talented youth, and encourage a healthier lifestyle among young people, in accordance with the State Program on the development of Football in the Azerbaijan Republic for 2005-2015, approved by the decree, No 1038 of the President Ilham Aliyev dated on October 10, 2005 . In the first phase of the project will be organized domestic tournaments in territories of Nizami, Sabail, Narimanov, and Garachukhur municipalities of Baku. Games will be held in accordance with the Olympic Games system. At the end of the first phase the district winner will reach the final stage. At the final stage teams will compete in accordance with a round-robin system. Teams wishing to participate in the competition may contact the local municipality, or Children-youth Football School of the Education Sport Centre of the Azerbaijan Republic during weeks 13-24 May. Contact phone: 012-520-18-50

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