On 27 May, the Minister of Science and Education, Emin Amrullayev, met with Metin Sitti, the rector of Koç University.   During the meeting, they discussed the prospects for developing inter-university cooperation with Koç University in the fields of science and higher education.

27/05/2025 19:34

On May 26, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev attended the inauguration of the boarding-type “Talistan” Lyceum in the city of Ismayilli, initiated by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation.   Nahid Baghirov, Head of the Ismayilli District Executive Authority, briefed the head of state on the facilities at the educational institution.   As part of the “New School for a Renewing Azerbaijan” program implemented by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, special attention is given to constructing new school buildings across many regions of the country that meet international standards, as well as equipping them with modern facilities. Significant efforts are also underway to majorly renovate several older school buildings.   The 1,296-seat lyceum was built under the “New School for a Renewing Azerbaijan” program. The four-story building consists of five blocks and includes 56 classrooms; chemistry, physics, and biology laboratories; computer science, technology, and pre-conscription training rooms for youth; a library; a 300-seat assembly hall; a sports hall; and a canteen.   After touring the “Talistan” Lyceum, the head of state was informed about socio-economic projects implemented in the district in recent years, including production facilities and recreation centers commissioned between 2020 and 2025. Nearly 400 jobs have been created at these facilities during this period.   President Ilham Aliyev was also briefed on the construction of a water production facility in the village of Tirjan in the district. The facility, with an annual production capacity of 25 million liters, will employ 80 people.   https://president.az

26/05/2025 12:52

As part of his visit to the UK, Emin Amrullayev, Minister of Science and Education, met with the State Program scholarships recipients at the Azerbaijani Embassy in London.   Elin Suleymanov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, was also present at the meeting.   During the meeting, the Minister emphasized the continuous state support for science and education in Azerbaijan and updated the students on ongoing reforms and innovations implemented in recent years. He particularly highlighted the advanced educational opportunities created at Garabagh University.  Emin Amrullayev also noted that the State Program on Education Abroad has been extended until 2028, with a significant increase in the number of participating students.   Responding to students’ questions, the Minister encouraged them to return to their homeland after completing their studies and contribute to the development of science and higher education in Azerbaijan.  

23/05/2025 18:30

Within the framework of the 21st World Education Forum, the bilateral and cooperation meetings of the delegation led by the Minister of Science and Education, Emin Amrullayev, continue.   The delegation met with the Director General of ISESCO, Salim bin Mohammed Al Malik, and the Head of the Education Sector, Haddy Jatou Sey.   Current issues of cooperation in the field of science and education were discussed at the meeting. The sides exchanged views on the possibilities of expanding joint initiatives in these areas.

22/05/2025 20:49

Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev met with a delegation led by Nunzio Quacquarelli, founder and president of “Quacquarelli Symonds” (QS) global rating agency, in London, UK.   During the meeting, the current indicators and prospects of Azerbaijan's higher education institutions in the QS ratings were discussed. At the same time, the sides exchanged views on the possibilities of implementing joint projects within the framework of bilateral cooperation in the coming months.

22/05/2025 14:09

Within the framework of the 21st World Education Forum held in London, United Kingdom, from 18 to 22 May 2025, a delegation led by the Minister of Science and Education, Emin Amrullaev, held a bilateral meeting with the Director General of the International Baccalaureate Organization (IB) Olli-Pekka Heinonen.   During the meeting, the sides exchanged views on the directions of further cooperation between the Ministry of Science and Education and the IB.

22/05/2025 12:07

Bilateral meetings of the delegation, led by Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev are continuing within the framework of the 21st World Education Forum.   Within the framework of the forum, the Azerbaijani delegation met with Türkiye’s Minister of National Education Yusuf Tekin and Türkiye’s Ambassador to the United Kingdom Osman Koray Ertash.   During the meeting, the sides exchanged views on the current state of cooperation and future development prospects between Azerbaijan and Türkiye in the fields of general education, vocational education, and higher education.

21/05/2025 12:12

Within the framework of the 21st Education World Forum in London, UK, Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev met with the Minister of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia Alexander Tsuladze. The current state and prospects for the development of cooperation in the field of general and higher education between the two countries were discussed during the meeting.

20/05/2025 17:26

The delegation led by the Azerbaijani Minister of Science and Education, Emin Amrullayev, is participating in the 21st World Education Forum (EWF) held in London, the UK, on May 18-22, 2025.    The forum, organized with the participation of science and education ministers from more than 100 countries, representatives of international organizations and experts, is being held under the motto "From stability to growth: Building stronger, bolder, better education together."   Key challenges facing education on a global scale, innovation and digitalization, teacher preparation and international cooperation will be discussed as part of the forum.

20/05/2025 10:24

On 12 May, the Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev met with a delegation led by Ms. Rolande Pryce, the World Bank's Regional Director for the South Caucasus. Issues relating to bilateral cooperation with the World Bank in the field of education, as well as prospects for its further development, were discussed during the meeting.  

12/05/2025 18:55