At the event attended by about 20 media representatives, non-government organization executives and military experts took part. The main goal of organization of the media tour is to facilitate acquaintance of the media representatives with the opportunities established at the school to raise the military training of the students, to demonstrate training aids based to the computer technologies and to support the promotion of the methods of the training and education of the students in the patriotic spirit. Note that, the Ministry of Education and Experimental Space Instrumentation Factory of the Ministry of Defense Industry signed agreement to supply the cabinets for military training of the youth in the secondary schools (military cabinet) with the modern equipment. According to the agreement, the military cabinets of the 50 pilot schools were equipped with the military equipment, accessories and special software meeting the modern standards and considered for military training. Within the media tour, the media representatives looked at the military cabinet equipped with the new training appliances at the school and participated in pre-military training course of the youth, At the media tour, the students dismantled and assemble the weapons, neutralized mines, demonstrated the ability to use the respirators and to take an aim with simulative weapons before journalists. Shamistan Nazirli, military researcher, Mehdi Mehdiyev, chairman of the "Karabakh war disabled, veterans and families of martyrs" Public Union and Emin Hasanli, chairman of the Association for Public Control of Armed Forces highly estimated the military training of the students. The training methods based on the modern technologies will both increase the training level of the future soldiers, and have positive effect on their cultivation in patriotic spirit.

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“ASAN school” established as a part of the Barda ASAN service regional center will organize admission of the first grader to the secondary schools of Barda. “ASAN school” will eliminate the loss of time and increase transparency of the process of admission of the students to the first grade. The parents applying to the "ASAN school" section review the secondary schools of Barda region on interactive board and learn the situation for admission to the first grade in the selected school. Check-up of the school training level and psychological situation of the children will also be conducted at “ASAN school”. After the child pass the commission, notification about admission to the school will be presented to both parent and local education department. Other service within the framework of the “ASAN school” is to conduct electronic certificate about workplace to those who works in pedagogical or technical fields of secondary schools. Currently, this service covers about 225 thousands employees working in public and private secondary schools. Each employee is able to get the electronic certificate about workplace without visiting the education institution where he works by applying to the “ASAN service centers” or registering in “E-Government” portal and send this certificate to the required authority via email. The next service to be conducted within “ASAN school” project is to provide electronic certificate for the pupils about educational institution they go to. This service covering more than 1,325 thousands pupils studying at the public and private secondary schools and their parents enables the parents to get the electronic certificate about the school, grade, education language and foreign language of their children without visiting the education institution by applying to the “ASAN service centers” or registering in “E-Government” portal and send this certificate to the required authority via email. “ASAN staff” carrier center established in the center provides special opportunities for the graduates of "ASAN school" volunteer program. The special portal established for these purposes enables employment of the job seekers and provision of the employers with the relevant staff. For detailed information visit www.asankadr.az. 

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The job fair is held within the framework of measures aimed at involving students, studying in various universities of Azerbaijan, in practice in international and local companies, as well as at expanding their employment opportunities. Within the framework of Job Fair, relationship between students and employers will be created before the event, business representatives will be informed about the candidates and meetings with the company representatives will be determined on the day of the event. In order to benefit from these opportunities, created for the first time, students will register via the special software by entering personal data. Thereafter, the most suitable candidates will be invited for an interview by the companies during the period stipulated by the fair.

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Education Minister welcomed the guests and noted the special role of education in Azerbaijan-France ties, which are developing day by day in accordance with the high-level relations between the two countries' heads of state. The minister said that further expansion of relations between higher education institutions was the positive circumstance and he also expressed satisfaction with the efficient collaboration existing in the directions of exchange of secondary education, student and teacher. Education Minister mentioned his meeting with Alain Beretz, President of the University of Strasbourg during his visit to Paris in November last year and also drew attention to the importance of "Azerbaijani day" event, held in February this year in France. Minister underlined the importance of the development of cooperation between higher education institutions in Azerbaijan and France, as well as, drew attention to the necessity of recognition of double diplomas and expansion of mutual cooperation in the research area. Alain Beretz, President of the University of Strasbourg emphasized the role of such meetings in development of France-Azerbaijan education relations and their role in improvement of interrelations between two countries. The meeting was attended by the heads of higher education institutions of our country, as well as, other issues of mutual interest were discussed. It should be noted that during the visit to Azerbaijan on April 1-3, the delegation will visit a number of leading higher education institutions and will hold discussions on the development of bilateral education relationships.

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U-13 girls league was held with the participation of 33 teams in 3 subgroups by dividing into Eastern, Western and Northern zones, and U-16 UNICEF girls league was held with the participation of 16 teams in 2 subgroups by dividing into Eastern and Western zones. U-13 and U-16 teams of Specialized Children-Youth Olympics Reserve Football School took place in the Eastern zone group, won all their group matches and qualified to the final. The final match of the U-13 girls league will be held on April 4 and the final match of the U-16 UNICEF girls league will be held on April 5 at "Bayil Arena" stadium.

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Most of the appeals (most of the appeals were connected with inquiry) received by Call Center and Reception Center have been responded immediately and settled operatively. According to their inquiries, 337 citizens have been registered for reception of relevant authorities of The Ministry of Education in electronic form. 897 documents (504 letters, 256 petitions, 137 other documents) have been received and registered in Reception Center. It should be noted that, Call Center received the appeals mostly on Tuesday (1375 calls) and Monday (1183 calls) from 10:00 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 15:30 over last month. Reception Center received the appeals mostly on Tuesday (827 appeals) and Monday (612 appeals) from 10:00 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 16:00.

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This innovation will not only introduce our classical music heritage and masterpieces of the art of mugham, taking its rightful place in the treasury of world music, to guests of our city but also it will attract their attention to the magnificent building of Baku Music Academy. Yegana Akhundova, the vice-rector of Baku Music Academy, said that samples of classical and national music performed with the help of the special equipments installed on the building of the educational institution, will improve the mood of numerous visitors, who will come to our city in connection with the first European Games over the next few months, and residents, as well as will create a good impression and satisfaction in their minds.

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Jeyhun Bayramov, the Deputy Minister of Education, Adalat Muradov, ASEU Chancellor and representatives of international organizations attended the event. The Azerbaijan State Economic University (ASEU) started cooperation with the London School of Economics (LSE), which is considered the world's foremost university. This cooperation will be carried out with the support of the Oxbridge Educational Services (OES) organization (at Pearson), which is one of the world's most prestigious organizations in the field of education and training. The bachelor's degree program of the London School of Economics (LSE) will be organized, as well as University Foundation Program and LCCI trainings, one of the Pearson International Qualification programs, will be carried out in ASEU within the framework of corporation. During his speech at the ceremony, Adalat Muradov, ASEU Chancellor said that project assumed vital importance in preparing students as the competitive manpower in the labor market in the world. Jeyhun Bayramov, the Deputy Minister of Education, highly appreciated the steps and measures taken by the Azerbaijani universities towards integration into the advanced education and adaptation of standards. He also told that projects carried out in this direction were supported by the Ministry of Education. In his report, Keith Sharp, Director of the Oxbridge Educational Services (OES), spoke about the teaching process and future perspectives in the London School of Economics (LSE). He also announced the details of the agreement. According to the memorandum, the Azerbaijani students joined three-year programs will be able to obtain a bachelor's degree in Humanities and Social Sciences in London School of Economics (LSE) while studying at ASEU. It is planned to offer bachelor's degrees in BSc Accounting and Finance, BSc Business and Management, BSc Economics, BSc Economics and Finance, BSc Economics and Management within the framework of the program. In accordance with the existing curriculum of LSE, 12 main subjects will be taught for 3 years at ASEU, including 4 subjects every year. In the end, memorandum document was signed by Adalat Muradov, ASEU Chancellor and Keith Sharp, Director of the Oxbridge Educational Services (OES).

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The Baku-2015 First European Games that will be held with the participation of more than 6000 athletes from 49 European countries, create significant opportunities for Azerbaijan. It is planned to hold 253 races in 20 sports in the first European Games demonstrating Azerbaijan power and experience in hosting international events. Holding the first European Games in Azerbaijan enables media coverage of competitions by the World's Leading Media Companies, as well as, recognition of our country in the international arena. The creation of new infrastructure and the construction of the sports arenas ensure Azerbaijan`s hosting of other international competitions in the future, the increasing of interest towards a sport activity among young people and the formation of a healthy lifestyle. The organization of a large part of activities by young professionals and the participation of students from the most active layers of the society in this process are one of the remarkable features of holding the competitions in our country. The vast majority of students studying in higher education institutions in the country, consisting of 12 000 volunteers are expected to participate in the organization of the first European Games in Baku in 2015. By taking part in the organization of the first European Games voluntarily, students contribute to the excellent organization of this great event, learn to fulfill their civic duties and acquire professional skills. The preparatory process which is held within the framework of the Baku-2015 First European Games covers not only other areas of the country life, but also the higher education institutions. A number of measures are taken by students in higher education institutions on the eve of the Games. By participating in these events, students evaluate leisure time efficiently, improve their knowledge and skills, expand their friendship networks. "SABAH volunteer" program, carried out with the participation of students of SABAH groups of the Ministry of Education of Azerbaijan Republic 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 without leaving the academic training and by involving students in voluntary activity. "SABAH volunteer" operates in 7 higher education institutions, where SABAH groups have been established. Within the framework of the program, volunteers (in the form of teams) give creative ideas, put forward several initiatives and carry out planning and implementation of these initiatives. "SABAH volunteer" supports the Baku-2015 First European Games, promotes its importance and benefit to the development of students. It is planned to implement a number of relevant measures with the participation of students in order to support the European Games and to involve the students of "SABAH" in this process. It should be noted that all students studying in SABAH groups can participate in "SABAH volunteer" program, put forward their own initiatives, take part in implementation of these initiatives, as the organizer and participant. For this purpose, it is necessary to register at this address: www.sabah.edu.az/az/sabahinkonullusu. It is also possible to follow the activity of "SABAH volunteer" from the official website (www.sabah.edu.az) and the official Facebook page (www.facebook.com/sabah.edu.gov.az) of SABAH groups. It should also be noted that SABAH groups have been organized from Educated, Skilled and Trained students studying at higher education institutions under 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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Mikayil Jabbarov, Minister of Education, will receive citizens living in Shamkir, Tovuz, Gazakh, Agstafa and Gadabay regions at Heydar Aliyev Center based in Shamkir city on 13 April 2015 at 11:00 in accordance with the April, 2015 year schedule of reception of citizens by heads of central executive bodies in cities and regions. Citizens who want to participate in the reception, can be registered calling to phone no.146 of Call Center of The Ministry of Education (“Hot line” service) or appealing to e-mail http://www.edu.gov.az/view.php?lang=az&menu=contacts_qebul on April 7, 8, 9 and 10, 2015. Registered citizens are kindly requested to appeal with application which reflects related issues in detailed while coming to reception.

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