On July 8 Education Minister Misir Mardanov met with a delegation led by member of EU Economic and Social Committee Marius Oprah.
A meeting was also attended by Head of the EU Economic and Social Committee office for Single Market, production and consumption, Bryan Cassidy, an independent policy analyst for the European Policy Centre in Brussels and Coordinator of the “European Neighborhood Forum” Amanda Paul Akchakocha, and researcher at the Committee Fund for the role of youth and women in the society and socio-economic development, Felicia Skoartsa. Education Minister Misir Mardanov warmly welcomed the guests and expressed his pleasure on their visit to Azerbaijan. He informed guests on ongoing reforms in the country and in the education field, as well as on implemented projects, and adapted programs to develop the education. The Minister also spoke about the use of ICT in education, training of teachers and collaboration with NGOs, provision of teachers with work, and projects jointly implemented with the World Bank to develop the education. Member of EU Economic and Social Committee Marius Oprah thanked the Minister for a warm welcome. He noted that tenders for changing professions of people in the EU and Teacher Training Centers subordinated to the ministries of EU countries within the School Twinning project and Eastern Partnership programme were announced. According to him, Azerbaijan can take advantage of the tendering opportunities as well. He stressed the importance to improve computer knowledge of pupils in order to help them create a program. Moreover, Marius Oprah noted the importance of organizing various educational exhibitions and activities in the EU countries to inform its members on education, culture, and history of Azerbaijan. During the meeting, the parties discussed a wide range of issues. They talked about an active participation of Azerbaijan in the programs such as Tempus, Erasmus Mundus, and, etc. implemented by the EU within the cooperation with universities and conduction of joint scientific researches at universities. Moreover, the sides touched on issues such as the development of vocational education, situation of schools in rural areas of Azerbaijan, involvement of teachers in these schools, and put forward their views and suggestions on this matter.
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On July 12 Education Minister Misir Mardanov met with British Council Regional Director Michael Bird, Country Director Paul Clementson and Programme Manager Gulshan Huseynova.
Education Minister Misir Mardanov expressed a warm welcome to the guests and his pleasure at seeing them at the Ministry. Talking about numerous projects that are being implemented by the British Council in the country, the Minister underlined results achieved within these projects. He noted the importance of English language training course for teachers carried out at 7 pilot schools of Baku and underscored that this initiative will run at 20 schools for the next academic year. Having underlined a great interest in learning English language in Azerbaijan, the Minister added that the British Council is one of the international organizations with whom the Ministry has close relations. Moreover, Mr Mardanov gave information on the Executive Order of the President Ilham Aliyev to prepare National Education Development Strategy of Azerbaijan in 2011-2021, and noted that according to the Order a new education development strategy will be prepared within a short period of time. He noted the advisability of the use of capacity of international organizations operating in the country, particularly British Council, to prepare this document. The Minister also talked about steps taken in the field of education of Azerbaijan in recent years and implemented innovations. Furthermore, Mr. Mardanov has talked about expansion of ties between the Ministry of Education and British Council. He put forward ideas to establish a school in Azerbaijan, where a study will be conducted only in English or in both languages, monitor the situation concerning teaching of English language, and prepare jointly English language textbooks and teaching materials for general-education schools. British Council Regional Director Michael Bird thanked the Minister for the warm welcome and given information. He expressed their satisfaction with the effective cooperation existed between the Ministry of Education and British Council. Mr. Bird noted he is a British Council Regional Director for 16 countries and Azerbaijan has a special place among these countries. Having underlined the importance results of joint projects, the guest expressed readiness for further development of this cooperation. The guest also asked about priority areas of the education system of Azerbaijan. According to Mr. Mardanov, the educational priority areas of Azerbaijan include the increase of the authority of teachers and development of qualifications for them, management of education, preparation of textbooks, curriculum and, etc. At the meeting, the sides have exchanged views on expansion of ties between British and Azerbaijani universities, establishment of cooperation in the secondary and vocational education field, study of Azerbaijani students in the UK, learning English at schools and organization of exchange of teachers and students.
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On July 14 at the Ministry of Education took place a meeting of Accreditation Council
An award of accreditation to the Science and Education Centre University of Tafakkur, Baku Technical College and Sumgayit College of Music were discussed at the meeting. Speaking at the opening event, Education Minister Misir Mardanov talked about works implemented in the field of accreditation of higher and secondary education institutions. He highlighted the accreditation serves for a further development of education and gave his recommendations to members of the Council. After, the meeting attendees took a decision on the award of accreditation to the University of Tafakkur based on a presentation given by Accreditation Council at the previous meeting and works done to eliminate shortcomings for a past period. Chairman of Accreditation Committee for Baku Technical College, associate professor of Azerbaijan Technical University Hamidulla Mammadov gave information on the preparation of relevant report on accreditation of Baku Technical College and its submission to the Ministry of Education. He said that there was established an Accreditation Committee, which comprises employees of the Ministry of Education and experts from disciplines, to inspect the report and submit for consideration of Accreditation Committee. According to H. Mammadov, the organization of training at college was inspected, and experts checked the knowledge of graduating students to learn their level of professional training. Moreover, he gave information on the results of inspection, as well as on students, personnel training, number and age of teachers, as well as on the Committee's conclusion. Chairperson of Accreditation Committee for Sumgayit College of Music, senior teacher of Azerbaijan National Conservatory Hijran Hajiyeva informed participants on the relevant inspection held at the College, and talked about the situation regarding training on disciplines. She also spoke about educational conditions of the college, its logistical base and personnel. According to her, the Committee has used test tasks to check the knowledge of graduating students on 7 disciplines submitted for accreditation, and informed on achievement and quality indicators of students. Moreover, she gave information on Agjabedy branch of college, which was established in 2006. Later, questions and answers were taken, as well as participants expressed their opinions and offers. Minister Mardanov offered to make some additions and amendments to the current accreditation criteria of higher and secondary education institutions. At the end, Accreditation Committee took the decision on the award of accreditation to the Baku Technical College. An ultimate decision on the award of accreditation to the Sumgayit College of Music will be taken after problems existing in the logistical base of the college will be solved. The meeting was also attended by the member of Accreditation Council, Head of Apparatus of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism Firudin Gurbanov.
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On July 14 at the Ministry of Education took place a meeting devoted to the results of visits recently made by the Education Minister Misir Mardanov and delegations comprised employees of education system to some foreign countries.
On July 14, at the Ministry of Education took place a meeting devoted to the results of visits recently made by Education Minister Misir Mardanov and employees of the education system to some foreign countries. The meeting, in which was given a presentation on three trips, was attended by the management, head of departments of the Ministry, directors of lyceums and gymnasiums directly subordinated to the Ministry of Education. Speaking at the opening event Education Minister Misir Mardanov welcomed attendees and gave information on a training trip made by the delegation led by him to the Kingdom of Sweden and Finland from June 20-29. First, he gave a presentation on a trip made to Sweden. Noting the Kingdom of Sweden is one of the most democratic and developed countries of the world, the Minister gave information on some statistical numbers and on the education system of this country. It was noted that the first stage of the Swedish education system is preschool education. This stage of education is encompassed 1-5 year olds and lasts four years. There 20,732 kindergartens in Sweden and more than 800,000 children are involved in preschool education. At the country operates one-year preschool preparation classes for 6 year olds. There are 3,843 preschool preparation classes throughout the country. 95 percent of 1-6-year-old children are involved in education in Sweden. What is more, in spite of kindergartens, there are operating Day Care and leisure centres as well. The next stage after preschool education is the nine-year comprehensive school for children between the ages of seven and sixteen. 960,000 children are study at the comprehensive schools of the country. The upper secondary education for children between the ages of 16-19 lasts 3 years. The vast majorities of Swedish students are continuing their studies into upper secondary education. The Minister noted that there two types of gymnasiums in Sweden (upper secondary education and vocational education). According to him, the upper secondary schools are operated separately and, currently, there are 1015 gymnasiums in the country. The upper secondary education level consists of 17 national programs, in which 13 is vocational education (program with special assignment), and 4 is the higher-education training programme. 390 pupils are studying, and 38,500 teachers are working at gymnasiums. The teacher-pupil ratio of 1:10. Annual spending per pupil is 9-10 thousand euros. The Minister also gave information on the higher-education system of Sweden noting that it includes three-year Bachelor, two-year Master and 4 year PhD degree levels. He also gave information on the number of personnel of HEI and students. It was noted that the education in Sweden is free. 17 state and 3 private universities, 11 state and 8 private university colleges, 5 state and 2 private art colleges are operated in the country. 433,000 students are studying at universities. 17,200 people study at the doctoral level. Approximately, 37-40 thousand of international students are currently studying at universities of Sweden, and 24-25 thousand Swede are studying abroad. The Minister underlined these numbers are very high compare to our country, although the number of population of Sweden is equal to ours. Furthermore, the Minister gave information on management of Swedish education system, National Education Agency, specialties, work admission programmes, the situation concerning the acceptance for work, and comparisons with the education system of Azerbaijan. Next, the Minister talked about the trip to Finland. He noted that the education system and structure of Finland nearly the same as Sweden. The higher executive body over education policy is Ministry of Culture and Education of Finland. The profession of teacher is the most respectful profession in the country. The big contest for admission to universities held in teacher specialties. The salary received by newly employed teachers is 2000 Euros. This indicator is increasing up to 4000 – 4500 Euros along with the rise of degrees. 100 percent of children are involved in pre-school education. Noting they are visited two schools and one nursery during their trip to Finland, the Minister highlighted the existence of high logistical base at these establishments, as well as the provision of children by hot food three times a day. The Minister underlined that both countries are interested in the cooperation with us. He also noted that the pre-school preparation classes are free in Finland, average density at schools is 13 people and about 600, 000 pupils are studying at schools of the country. Moreover, there was given information on the vocational education and higher-education systems of Finland. It was noted that at Finland, where the population approximately two times less than in Azerbaijan, 146 thousand children (10 times more than in Azerbaijan) are studying at vocational education establishments. At the end, the Minister noted the existence of cooperation with both countries in the education field. *** The next presentation was given by Deputy Education Minister, Doctor of Historical Sciences, Prof. Irada Huseynova. She gave information on the trip to the UK. According to her, from 19 to 21 June of 2011 at Oxford University (UK) was held European Summit of Leaders, where she represented Azerbaijan. She noted the importance of the summit for our country in terms of opportunity to demonstrate the prestige, especially intellectual and scientific potential of Azerbaijan to the world. According to her, the programme of the summit was interesting and various. Moreover, the summit was attended by the Lady Mayor of Oxford Elise Benjamin, Member of European Parliament Derek Clark, director general of Europe Business Assembly John Netting, President of the Club of the Rectors of Europe Will Goodhair, President of International Club of Leaders Paul Briggs, Mayor of Samsun (Turkey) Yusuf Zif Yılmaz, diplomatic missions of the countries participated in the summit to the Great Britain, as well as scientific and business representatives of 37 countries of the world. Noting at the meeting of the Rectors of Europe a first speech was made by her, Deputy Minister said that she gave a presentation on problems regarding implementation of innovations in the fields of science and education, and development of these areas in Azerbaijan. Head of British Immigration Service Kevan Jones, rectors of colleges of Oxford Andy Thomson and Sally Dicketts, as well as Cyprus, Nigeria and Macedonia universities and others made a speech as well. The programme of the summit included a meeting with the Lady Mayor of Oxford Elise Benjamin. At the meeting were discussed issues concerning strategy of science and higher education. I. Huseynova noted that 48th awarding ceremony of International Socrates Award of 2011 was held at the summit. Having said she was awarded this prestigious award for the contribution made by her to the intellectual development of modern society, Deputy Minister emphasized the award is an appreciation of not just her merits, as well as science and education of Azerbaijan. Next, there was demonstrated a short video of the award ceremony. Education Minister Misir Mardanov and meeting attendees have congratulated I. Huseynova on awarding with this esteemed prize. At the presentation was talked about meetings made within the summit. *** At the meeting was given a presentation of Gultekin Huseynova, Director of Department for Science of the Ministry, and head of educational delegation, which visited the USA to participate in the Intel ISEF International Contest from 9 to 13 May of 2011. G.Huseynova gave information on the contest. She said that, Intel ISEF (Intel International Science and Engineerıng Fair) is a scientific – research project competition of pupils held once every year in the USA. Noting the prestigious of competition held over 60 years, G. Huseynova underlined that more than 20 winners of the contest have become a laureate of Nobel Prise, and three winners were awarded Fields Prizes in mathematics. She said that, the next 62nd competition was held in Los-Angeles, California, from 9 to 13 May of this year. More than 1500 pupils who have won 443 selection competition held in 65 countries took part in the final. She noted that in spite of finalists, Intel’s employees, and scientists from different countries, 7 Nobel Prize laureates have participated in the contest as well. Next, G. Huseynova gave information on Open Door Day held at the Los Angeles Convention Centre on May 12 within the contest programme. She noted that the estimation of projects was held in 17 categories, and about 1000 scientists over the world were involved in this process as a judge. She also gave information on conditions and prizes of the competition. Next, G. Huseynova talked on Intel Training Academy operating during the contest each year. She noted that countries, which first time participated in the contest, were acquainted on preparation and conduction of national competitions. And based on these recommendations, there was prepared an action plan for Azerbaijan. She informed attendees with some articles of this plan.
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On 22-29 July, in Pattaya city of Thailand was held the 23rd International Olympiad in Informatics of pupils.
The member of Azerbaijani team Azad Salahli has won a bronze medal in the Olympiad. The first International Olympiad in Informatics was held in 1989. It has played an important role in the development of education and innovative education technologies of the world countries. Azerbaijan was invited to take part in the Olympiad in 1993. However, it has participated in it every year since 1994. In 1996, 1997, and 2004 Azerbaijani pupils have won bronze, and in 2003, silver medals. 304 pupils from 77 countries took part in the XXIII International Olympiad in Informatics. The number of countries participated in the Olympiad could be compared just with the Mathematics Olympiad. Currently, along with the Olympiad in Informatics, under the aegis of UNESCO, there are held 12 International Olympiads of pupils in the scientific field. According to the rules of International Olympiad in Informatics, each team should comprise 4 pupils. As previous years, this year the results of Republican Olympiads, Programming Olympiad among students, Online International Olympiads, as well as ages of pupils were taken into account in the composition of the team. The main point of the last one is a preference among two pupils having the same results is given to pupil, who studied at the junior class. In Thailand Olympiad, Azerbaijan was represented by team comprised of pupils of VIII – XI classes. The training of Azerbaijani pupils was held at Olympiad Centre established in the Centre for Education and Innovation of Institute for Information Technologies of Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences. The preparation for Olympiad was conducted by scientists and experts of Institute for Information Technologies, Baku State University and other higher - education institutions with scientific – methodical and organizational support of Presidential Administration of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Education Ministry, Information Technologies Institute of ANAS, “Infomas” Public Unity, and financial support of the Ministry of Communication and Information Technologies. The team members have been attended lectures and training courses on Combinatorial Analysis, Probability Theory, Graph Theory, and other fields of mathematics. The training courses held from 1 June to 7 July was conducted by the head of Azerbaijani team in International Olympiad in Informatics, associate professor of Baku State University Ramin Mahmudzade. At present, countries, which will host the next olympiads in informatics until 2015 are announced, including the XXIV International Olympiad, which will be held on 22-29 September of 2012 in Italy. The participation of our country in the International Olympiad in Informatics is included to the Olympiad actions system of the Ministry of Education of Azerbaijan. The selection of talented children under the direction of Ramin Mahmudzade will be begun in September, and the preparation of these pupils will be begun in October.
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Admission of teachers to the vacant positions at general-education establishments of the Ministry of Education are implementing in a centralised manner through the three – stage contest.
About 10000 candidates submitted an e- application for 2117 vacant positions in the 1 stage of the contest from 1 to 15 July. The knowledge and achievement indicators of applicants were estimated via the computer programme based on specified criteria. As a result, the application of 8700 applicants was approved, and they were passed on to the second stage of the competition. The majority of applicants submitted their documents for a primary teacher position. 1722 applicants submitted their application for 110 vacant positions (23 in Baku, others in regions). Moreover, the number of candidates submitted their application for Azerbaijani language and literature, mathematics, English language, chemistry and biology specialties. Currently, applicants are taken part in the test exam, which is a part of the second stage of the contest, which has begun on July 26. Appliers are taken an e-exam on specialties at the Training Centre of the Department for Informatisation of Education System of the Ministry. 1244 applicants took part in the exams for primary teacher speciality from 26 to 30 July. According to the results of the exams, 98 applicants have been accepted for the work. The rest 12 vacant positions will be offered to teachers, who have collected a passage mark, but not been accepted. The exams on English language speciality were begun on August 1. There are 241 vacant positions for this speciality (68 of them in Baku) to which 1529 applicants have applied. The next week will be held exams on Azerbaijani language and literature, chemistry, history, biology, mathematics, computer science, geography, music and singing, fine arts, pre-military training of youth, and physical culture disciplines. It should be noted that, currently, about 3 thousand teachers are taken the exam at the second stage.
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The admission of pupils to the initial vocational education establishments for 2011/2012 academic year has begun.
The submission of documents will be continued until September 1. Selection of pupils will be implemented from 1 to 10 September. It is supposed that this year, overall, 16,570 pupils will be admitted to the initial vocational establishments on 99 different specialties of the economy. 141,190 pupils will study on the state – paid, and 2,380 pupils on a fee paid base. The orders of state – owned, and private establishments for qualified personnel based on demands of market economy in the Republic of Azerbaijan and a desire of community for vocational education have been taken into account in the admission plan. The most popular professions and specialties of the economy are service, trade and catering, art and jewellery production, accountant – personal computer operator, accountant, chef – confectioner and, etc. Moreover, there a need for tractor driver, repairman, mechanic, and car driver for the reclamation works. The electrical – gas welder, electrician and other specialties are among the most popular specialties as well.
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Admission of teachers to vacant positions at comprehensive schools of the Ministry of Education is continued.
Admission of teachers will be held in a centralised manner through three-stage competition (assessment of indicators in the e-application, test exam and interview), and will be finished on September 10. At the I stage of competition, which continued from July 1 to 15, about 10000 candidates submitted an e- application for 2117 vacant positions. The knowledge and achievement indicators of applicants were estimated via the computer programme based on specified criteria. As a result, the application of 8700 applicants was approved, and they were passed on to the second stage of the competition. Currently, applicants are taken part in the test exam, which is a part of the second stage of the contest. From 26 July, appliers are taken an e-exam based on the special graphic at the Training Centre of the Department for Informatisation of Education System of the Ministry. The majority of applicants submitted their documents for a primary teacher position. 1722 appliers submitted their application for 110 vacant positions (23 in Baku, others in regions). Moreover, the number of candidates submitted their application for Azerbaijani language and literature, mathematics, English language, chemistry and biology specialties. 1244 applicants took part in the exams for primary teacher speciality from 26 to 30 July. According to the results of the contest, 77 applicants have been accepted for the work. The rest 33 vacant positions will be offered to teachers, who have collected a passage mark, but not been accepted. Currently, the submission of application for 33 vacant primary teacher positions is continued. The exams on English language speciality were begun on August 1. There are 241 vacant positions for this speciality (68 of them in Baku) to which 1529 applicants have applied. 1389 applicants wishing to work as an Azerbaijani language and literature teacher were taken the exam from 8 to 11 August. Each candidate has answered to 35 questions via computer within one hour and have learnt its score after the exam. The results will be revealed on August 12. The next exam for candidates wishing to work as a Chemistry teacher will be held on August 12. Next, will be held exams on history, biology, mathematics, computer science, geography, music and singing, fine arts, pre-military training of youth, and physical culture disciplines.
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On August 12, at Neftgazelmitedgigatlayihe Institute was held a meeting with youth studied abroad within the Scholarship Programme of SOCAR and students, who will study this year in the frame of State programme for the Education of Young Azerbaijanis Abroad in 2007-2015.
Speaking at the opening event, President of SOCAR (State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic) Rovnag Abdullayev welcomed attendees and noted that this kind of meetings has become a tradition. Having underlined the care and attention paid to young people of the country, he said that the work with youth is one of the priority directions of the state policy. Mr. Abdullayev also noted the importance of state programmes for youth assumed by the government. He underlined this year the selection of youth, who will study abroad within the Scholarship Programme of SOCAR, were implemented in a very strict way, congratulated the winners, and wished them a success. Having talked on achievements of the purposeful policy implemented under the leadership of President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev over recent years, Mr. Abdullayev underlined the important role of SOCAR in these achievements. He said that based on the assignment of the President Ilham Aliyev SOCAR is implemented a variety of projects to prepare a high qualified personnel. Noting the foundation for works implemented in this direction was launched by the great leader Heydar Aliyev, Mr. Abdullayev informed that talented young Azerbaijanis have begun to send to the best universities of USSR from the beginning of 1970s. Talking about big projects implemented by SOCAR in the Republic and foreign countries Mr. Abdullayev underlined the growing demand for highly qualified personnel. He gave information on Scholarship Programmes carried out by SOCAR over recent years, and noted that SOCAR has close ties with secondary schools, as well as provides a financial support for a range of activities and subject Olympiads. Moreover, the company also sponsors INEPO Environmental Protection International Project Olympiad, held in our country since 2007. Having expressed his views on the establishment of Vocational Training Centre under SOCAR, Internal Scholarship Programme for students of Bachelor and Master’s level of universities, and Scholarship Programme for Study Abroad, Mr. Abdullayev said that currently, graduates of prestigious universities of USA, France, Create Britain, Turkey, Germany, Norway, Russia and other countries are successfully working with young personnel of the company. He said that, since 2010 at SOCAR has organized Summer Internship Programme on a fee paid base to familiarize students with the production process, and help them to get acquainted with labor skills during their studies. He stressed the importance of these activities. Next, Education Minister Misir Mardanov made a speech. He congratulated scholarship holders of SOCAR, and students, who will study this year abroad within the State programme for the Education of Young Azerbaijanis Abroad in 2007-2015. Mr. Mardanov has hailed the event noting the effectiveness of gathering together representatives of older, middle - aged and younger generation, and thanked organizers; particularly, the president of SOCAR Mr. Abdullayev. The Minister said that young people of Azerbaijan are surrounded with care and attention, and talked about attainments of the policy implemented by the President and government of Azerbaijan in this direction. According to him, the construction works implemented in the country under the leadership of President Ilham Aliyev are the result of “Contract of the Century” signed in 1994 and the oil factor plays an important role in the strong development of all areas of our lives. According to him, there has been implemented a deliberate policy in Azerbaijan to transform oil revenues into human capital over recent years. Touching upon the history of sending Azerbaijani youth to study abroad the Minister noted that in 1919, in the period of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic, 100 people were sent to universities of foreign countries. Reminding this process has been expanded in the 70s and 80s of the last century, during the leadership of great leader Heydar Aliyev, the Minister said that the number of students sending abroad has increased every year from 45 people to 1500. He said that, due to the implementation of State Programme for the Education of Young Azerbaijanis Abroad in 2007-2015 approved by President Ilham Aliyev the effectiveness of this work has been increased and more than 800 young people have been sent to prestigious universities of foreign countries within the programme. Noting part of them have completed their study and returned to the country, the Minister underlined 250 young people will be sent to abroad to study this year. At the end of his speech the Minister gave advice to youth. He inspired them to represent the country abroad with dignity, actively bring the truth about Azerbaijan to the world, fulfil the mission of the ambassador of Azerbaijan in the places where they will live and at universities where they will study. Students speaking at the event have expressed their gratitude to the President Ilham Aliyev for the care provided for them, and conditions created to reveal their potential, and promised to justify the trust that was put in them. At the end of the meeting, questions of students have been answered, and discussed proposals put forward by them.
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On August 22, Education Minister Misir Mardanov met with a deligation led by President of the European Youth Card Association Jarkko Lehikoinen.
Education Minister Misir Mardanov warmly greeted the guests and expressed his pleasure with their visit to Azerbaijan. President of the European Youth Card Association (EYCA) Jarkko Lehikoinen thanked the Minister for the warm reception and highlighted that he made his first visit as President of EYCA to Azerbaijan. He gave information on EYCA saying that in 1985, in two countries – France and Scotland were begun to apply the single youth card offering discounts to young people, which initiated cooperation in various fields. In 1986, six countries (Belgium, France, Netherlands, Portugal, Scotland and Spain) joined to this process. The EYCA Office is based in Bratislava, Slovakia. He added that, the number of participated organizations, and cardholders have been rapidly increased since then. Benefits for young people for study, transport, accommodation, and other fields have expanded. According to J. Lehikoinen in 1991, EYCA signed an agreement on the Youth Card with the Council of Europe and since 1995, EYCA also enjoys the support of the European Commission. Moreover, about 40 European countries have joined to the Youth Card process, overall, more than 4 million young people up to the age of 30 are cardholders. J. Lehikoinen also noted that the Youth Card is the financial support for youth, and cardholders benefit from nearly 80.000 discounts in various fields. According to him, smart card reflected information on cardholders, and its main goal is to bring young people together. He also noted that there were held serious discussions at the Youth and Sport Ministry of Azerbaijan on application of Youth Card in Azerbaijan. He asked Minister Mardanov to contribute to the application of these cards at universities of Azerbaijan. Education Minister thanked the guest for choosing Azerbaijan as a first country to visit and expressed his support for the application of European Youth Card in Azerbaijan. Moreover, he expressed his readiness to render a necessary help to provide students with cards. He highlighted the importance to hold further discussions on upcoming works to take concrete steps on the use of EYC. Noting the integration of Azerbaijan into the European Education Area, the Minister underlined the importance to join to this process supported by the Council of Europe and European Commission. Next, there were expressed views and suggestions on the application of European Youth Card at universities of Azerbaijan, as well as on upcoming works in this direction.
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