Prior to the forum, the participants visited the grave of national leader Heydar Aliyev, laid a wreath at the monument. Then they laid flowers to the tomb of the well-known scientist-ophthalmologist, academician Zarifa Aliyeva and also visited the Alley of Martyrs. Vietnamese citizens, who have graduated from higher educational institutions of Azerbaijan in 1970-80s, Members of Parliament, employees of the Ministry of Education, the heads of higher education institutions, Vietnamese students currently studying in Azerbaijan and others attended the Forum. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Mikayil Jabbarov, the Minister of Education, said that the initiative to hold the forum was put forward by President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev within the framework of his first official visit to Vietnam on May 18-19, 2014, during a meeting with Vietnamese alumni of Azerbaijani universities. The Minister underlined that there are historical relations between the two countries and the visits of Vietnamese President Ho Chi Minh to Azerbaijan and Azerbaijan's national leader Heydar Aliyev to Vietnam in the second half of the twentieth century play a crucial role in strengthening these ties. The Minister of Education mentioned that more than two thousand citizens of Vietnam had studied in Azerbaijan so far and the appointment of them to posts of responsibility in political, economic, military, scientific and educational fields in Vietnam showed that the higher education system of Azerbaijan is able to train qualified personnel. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the forum, Ngo Duc Manh, Deputy Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Vietnamese Parliament, noted that Azerbaijan provided a lot of support in the difficult days of Vietnam and hundreds of Vietnamese made a great contribution to the development of Vietnam by studying in the leading higher education institutions of Azerbaijan. He also said that the first official visit of the President of Azerbaijan Republic to Vietnam in 2014 played an important role in the expansion of relations between the two countries. Ngo Duc Manh mentioned that the Vietnamese delegation was very happy to visit Azerbaijan many years later and expressed his gratitude to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan for the initiative to hold this forum. Forum will continue its work in sessions, devoted to current state of relations and prospects of further cooperation between Azerbaijan and Vietnam in the political, inter-parliamentary, energy and education spheres. It should be noted that during the visit to Baku, the Vietnamese delegation visited Baku State University and Azerbaijan State Oil Academy, from which they had graduated, and held meetings with former teachers on May 6.

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First of all, the national anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan was played. Then a video was shown about the essence of the Enactus program. Vusal Guliyev, head of the sector for work with youth organizations within the Presidential Administration's Socio-political Department, Yusuf Majidov, Enactus Global 's vice president for CIS countries, Sulhaddin Gozalov, head of Student Support Sector of the Ministry of Education, Shafag Bayramova, representative of the Youth Fund under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilgar Musabalıyev, representative of “AGBank” OJSC, Naila Ismailova, head of the "New Life" Humanitarian and Social Support Public Union, Elbrus Isayev, Dean of the Faculty of Management at the University of Nakhchivan, Mehman Badalzade, graduate of the Enactus Azerbaijan program, and Kamala Mammadli, Country Director of "Enactus Azerbaijan", made a speech at the event. In their speeches, they spoke about  Enactus Azerbaijan`s activity, youth development in the field of business and entrepreneurship and emphasized the importance of program in terms of improving people's living standards, reaping additional revenue and increasing the activeness of the youth. As well as, congratulations were voiced on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Enactus Azerbaijan program. The semi-final and final stages of the competition were held at "Monolit Plaza" on May 31. The competition was attended by 9 teams of Azerbaijan - spokespeople of Azerbaijan State Economic University, Azerbaijan State Agrarian University, Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Arts, Azerbaijan Technological University, Azerbaijan Architecture and Construction University, Ganja State University, Nakhchivan State University, Nakhchivan University and Sumgait State University. Two teams, selected from each league, won the right to participate in the final round. The teams of Azerbaijan State Agrarian University and Sumgait State University competed in the first league and the teams of Nakhchivan University and Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Arts competed in the second league. The team of Azerbaijan State Agrarian University was the winner of the competition and gained the right to represent our country at "Enactus World Cup 2015" to be held in Johannesburg, Republic of South Africa on October 14-16, 2015. Nakhchivan State University was selected in "The best team spirit" category, Nakhchivan State University's "Guide" project was selected in "The best social project" category, Azerbaijan Technological University`s "Edial" project was selected in "The best ecological project" category and "Iron Wonder" project of Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Arts was selected in "The best business project" category.

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The campaign, organized with the support of the Office of the National Seaside Park, was held in order to demonstrate children`s support for the Baku 2015 First European Games and their creativity. Within the framework of the campaign entitled "The colors of SABAH", white board that can be painted and paints were placed in the special corner of the Seaside National Park by volunteers studying in SABAH groups of the Ministry of Education. The board and paints have attracted the attention of parents who come with their children. Parents and children were informed about the Baku 2015 First European Games by "SABAH Volunteer". Then the colorful paints were presented to children who want to participate in the campaign. After submission of paints, "European Games" logo was painted within 4 hours by more than 150 children. Every child, drawing a picture, has signalized his (her) name and age by putting the handprint on paintings. The gifts, reflecting the symbols of the European Games, were presented to children, participating in the campaign, by "SABAH Volunteer". Photographs and video taken during the event were shared on social networks. Link for photographs: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1636633186555152.1073741856.1487428338142305&type=3 Link for a video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KI4w7m70wVM&feature=youtu.be) It should be noted that "SABAH volunteer" program plays a significant role in increasing the social activity and applying knowledge to practice, as well as developing management skills and leadership potential of students of “SABAH” groups without leaving the academic training and by involving students in voluntary activity. SABAH groups have been organized from Educated, Skilled and Trained students studying at higher education institutions subordinated to the Ministry of Education of Azerbaijan Republic in order to improve the quality of education in higher education, to ensure personnel training in accordance with modern requirements and to create the new environment in the higher education system. Currently, SABAH groups cover 755 students in 34 specialties in 7 higher education institutions (Baku State University, Azerbaijan Architecture and Construction University, Azerbaijan Technical University, Azerbaijan State Economic University, Azerbaijan State Oil Academy, Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University and Azerbaijan University of Languages).

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It should be noted that Mugam Television Contest is held since 2005 with support of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, on the basis of the project of Azerbaijan Culture Foundation, with organizational support of Azerbaijan TV, with participation of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. 20 young singers were chosen from among 500 candidates participating in selection process (rounds) held in Barda, Shamakhi and Baku. Performances of young singers were assessed by a jury consisting of connoisseurs of mugham - People's Artists Alibaba Mammadov, Arif Babayev, Sakina Ismailova, Mansum Ibrahimov, Ramiz Guliyev and honored artists Sardar Farajov and Nadir Akhundov. Nisbet Sedrayeva participated in many competitions and festivals during the study period at school. She was awarded first place in the II Republican contest of young performers dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the national leader Heydar Aliyev and organized by the Ministry of Education in 2013. She became the laureate of the II Republican contest of national musical instruments and singers in 2014.

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At the event has been organized the exhibition of manual works from indoor plants, posters and pictures. Having welcomed participants of an event, Shirin Mamedova, the teacher of chemistry and biology, has asked to speak to Farhad Hasanov, the director of secondary school. In its speech Mr.Gasanov has touched the environmental problems and has told about the works leading at school on protection of ecology, teaching pupils to love nature. He has emphasised that pupils met positively the announcement of 2010 in Azerbaijan the Year of ecology.  Shovket Bekirova, the head of the department of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural resources, Amil Bagirov, the head of the department of Youth and Sports of the Syrakhani district, Ali Shukurov, director of the Republican centre of Ecological Training and Experience, teachers and parents made speeches at the event. They have talked about biological varieties, and emphasized that a positive attitude to the environment is the criterion for the real patriotism. On speeches have been mentioned global environmental problems, told about the reasons of pollution of atmosphere and ways to solve these problems. Having expressed opinions about protection of water, problems of the potable water, speakers have emphasized the importance of ecological culture for each person. Pupils spoke about ecology and environmental protection, forest defense, flora and fauna, ecological culture, as well as about issues relating to the improvement of global ecological conditions, and finding ways to their decision. At the event has been presented the dramatized composition on theme "Waste products and economy", executed poems and songs. At the end of event diplomas and prizes are handed over to pupils. Pupils and guests have taken part in the action of landing of trees.

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The basic purpose of the knowledge competition, which leading among pupils of Baku within the limits of execution of problems implied by “Complex Actions Plan on improvement of ecological conditions in Azerbaijan Republic in 2006-2010,” is an expansion of ecological educational works at schools, developing pupils interest in care and love for the environment and natural resources, help to instil ecological culture in young people and responsible attitude to preservation of the environment. The Brain Ring was organised by the Education Ministry, the Republican Centre of Ecological Training and Experience, Baku city Education Department, the State Oil Company and Upbringing Work Centre No 46. The competition is carried on between schools, No.58. (Khazar), 194 (Gunesh), 64 (Heyejan), 269 (Sema) and the Azerbaijan Child-to-Child Peace Network, “Khari Bulbul”. Elnur Alizadeh, the lead expert of the Department of rearing and affairs with extra school of the Education Ministry, and Rovshan Aliyev, the lead adviser of out of school education of Baku city Education Department, Lala Dadashova, the assistant manager of a social and political sector of the Department of Ecology of SOCAR, employees of the Republican Centre of Ecological Training and Experience, teachers and parents took part at the event. Ali Shukurov, director of the Republican Centre of Ecological Training and Experience has welcomed visitors and wished success to pupils at knowledge competition, The command of “Khazar”, secondary school No.58, has gained highest points at the semi-final and won the first place, «Gunesh», secondary school No.194, the second, and “Sema”, secondary school No.269, the third. At the end of competition diplomas and valuable prizes are handed over to winners.

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At the event, which have been held within the workers of Education Ministry and UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Azerbaijan parties have discussed duties arising from the action plan. There have been made suggestions about issues relating to works, which will be done in the children’s protection sphere and perspective plans, as well as about the development of secondary school managements. Education Minister, Misir Mardanov, addressing to heads of secondary schools, has emphasised the importance of carrying out of training on management and management skills. He has noted that there has been gained the sufficient experience in the organization of training for heads of state children’s establishments in the framework of “Deinstitutionalization and Alternative Care State programme in the Azerbaijan Republic.” In the framework of the Ministry and UNICEF cooperation, since May 2009 a series of training has been conducted to raise management skills of the staff of secondary schools, Minister Mardanov said. He thanked Mr. Mark Hereward for the fruitful relationship and support. Mr. Mark Hereward expressing satisfaction with collaboration between Education Ministry and UNICEF office in Azerbaijan, has thanked Mr. Mardanov for paying special attention to reforms in the field of protection and education of children.

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Farzali Gadirov, director of strategic analysis, planning and personnel management of the Ministry of Education of the Azerbaijan Republic and Amrah Shiraliyev, the head of the department of “Innovations in teaching and further education” of the Azerbaijan University of Languages, have taken part in the seminar. Except Azerbaijan, representatives of Turkey, Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, Croatia, Israel, Serbia, Bulgaria and Armenia have participated in this seminar. The delegate from each country in its introduction has given the information on initial preparation, on the status and system of improvement of professional skill of teachers of English language. The Azerbaijan party gave information about the realization of activities for improvement of professional skill of English language teachers, and about the projects carried out together with British Council, as well as the important achievements which have been reached pursuant to fruitful cooperation, including initial preparation of English language teachers. It has been noted that, in Azerbaijan has been prepared new curriculum in English language for primary schools, and now it is applying in I-II grades. The complete set of textbooks in English language for these grades was prepared and applied, and the next years this process will be continued. It has been noted that in the current academic year in Azerbaijan in the field of improvement of professional skill applying a new model. Actions in the field of teaching English language in the country, and the new model of improvement of professional skill had interested experts British Council and participants of the seminar. In the seminar, has been given information about new project British Council - “Steps to success”. It has been noted that since May of the current year the project is supposed to be applied in 16 countries of the Southeast Europe, including Azerbaijan. The project purpose is to impart necessary skills to graduate students, and increase professional development of teachers with five years experience in teaching English. Here will be learnt needs of the young English teachers, will be selected and applied corresponding strategy, and created on-line and private courses, as well as preparing portfolios. For information, the new project, which will be realised with British Council, is very important for Azerbaijan. The project will surround 900 students, who studying for teachers, as well as 1000 teachers with five years experience in teaching English.

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Members of the drawing group have taken worthy places at the exhibition. Tural Hasanov and Cahid Azizov, whose works have been sent to competition, have won first place, Arzu Mammadova, Narmin Ismayilzadeh, Marjan Mammadova the second, and Nicat Mammadov the third. Winners have received diplomas and medals, the competition catalogue, and special invitation cards to the 5th Biennale competition from Greece. The work of young artist Arzu Mammadova has been selected among other works and placed on the catalogue cover.

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