At the conference Azerbaijan was represented by 10 teachers of the secondary schools No. 5, 238, 279 and 308 of Baku, No. 21 of Ganja, No. 1 and 2 of Astara, Mashkhan village school, school No. 6 of Gusar, No.3 of Goychay and senior consultant of the Ministry of Education Sevil Mammadova. The conference was also attended by educators of Georgia and Armenia, as well as international experts. Azerbaijani delegation gave a presentation on works done within the project, as well as international projects implemented in the country, and achieved successes. Moreover, in the three-day conference were discussed problems associated with the project and future duties.

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The ceremony was attended by Mehriban Aliyeva, the President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation. Noting the creation of school that will give an opportunity for French speaking people temporarily or permanently lived in Azerbaijan to study in French, Mehriban Aliyeva, the President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation underlined the importance of this project that will have a positive impact on the development process of the education area of Azerbaijan. She highly estimated relations between Azerbaijan and France and noted that both countries have developed bilateral ties in all areas of collaboration. According to her, this project is a next step in the development of cooperation.       Mrs. Aliyeva noted a human factor is a wealth of each country and stated that the future of the country depends on children studied at schools. Therefore, necessary steps are being taken to develop the secondary education as a priority field, and teach to the young generation the knowledge.   Speaking at the ceremony French ambassador to Azerbaijan Gabriel Keller expressed his gratitude to the President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, Mehriban Aliyeva for the organization of the ceremony. He added that this day has a great importance for Azerbaijan – France's relations. Speaking on works done in the education area of the country, Education Minister Misir Mardanov underlined projects implemented by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation in the education field. He noted that the Foundation has conducted a wide range of projects in the education area. According to him, by the initiative of Foundation has been built more than 300 new educational establishments. President of State Oil Company Rovnag Abdullayev noted the existence of favorable investment environment in the country. According to him the interest of foreign investors in Azerbaijan is increasing.  He underlined that the building of French language school in Azerbaijan is a positive contribution to children of French speaking citizens coming to Azerbaijan to work in the oil-gas industry.  Further, Mehriban Aliyeva, the President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, French ambassador to Azerbaijan Gabriel Keller, Rovnag Abdullayev, president of State Oil Company of Azerbaijan, and Education Minister Misir Mardanov signed a declaration of intent on the building of French school. According to the declaration, the educational plan of the French school will start from kindergarten and will correspond to the classic French model used in the 12-year institution of general education. The education program will be implemented in French language. The French government will recognize the school certificate. Graduates of the school will have the opportunity to continue their studies at any higher education establishments of France. At the end Mehriban Aliyeva, the President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation expressed her hope that such kind of fruitful cooperation will continue in the future.

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The event was attended by representatives of British Council, management of Lenkeran City Education Department, director of school No. 6, and other educators. The goal of the training was to impart to teachers of English skills to use the websites of British Council www.teachingenglish.org.uk and www.learnenglish.org.uk, as well as teach it by using samples. Teachers were presented English books sent by the Embassy of Great Britain to Azerbaijan. They will use these books to assist other teachers to derive advantage from books and relevant internet resources. Moreover, they will prepare interactive lesson samples. According to the results of the questionnaires attendees highly appreciated the training and expressed their desire for the regular conduction of such training. At the end teachers and pupils attended the training were given certificates. The next English language training will be held in Barda on March 5.

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The training, which is a joint effort of UNICEF, Ministry of Education and Ministry of Emergency Situation, was attended by teachers of school No.2 of Sheki, school No.3 of Zagatala, and Suvagil village secondary school.  The goal of the training was to train teachers selected within the Project to find a way out of risky situations that might happen during the natural disasters, accidents, and different emergency situations. Moreover, to promote their skills and abilities for disaster preparedness, as well as teach them how to use safety equipments. At the end, attendees have received methodical aids and CD’s on disaster risk reduction for teachers. The training was attended by the representatives of the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Emergency Situation, and UNICEF.

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4770 pupils of 23 city and district professional lyceums were involved in exams conducted at 29 centers. It should be noted that, on March 13 in Ganja, Mingachevir and Naftalan cities, as well as Agsu, Agdash, Goychay, Samukh, Dashkesen, Goranboy, Goygol, Khojavend and Tartar districts will be held test exam on general and complete secondary education levels.

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Education Minister Misir Mardanov on its opening remark noted that in January of the current year all structural units of the Ministry gave reports on works done by them in 2010, and these actions will contribute to the implementation of future duties. He gave a presentation on results of reports on works done by the structural units of the Ministry in 2010. According to him, 37 documents were prepared to execute the Education Law of the Azerbaijan Republic last year, and 32 of them were confirmed by the Cabinet of Ministries. Moreover, 3 documents are at the approval, and 2 at the preparation stage. Further Education Minister outlined the expediency of publishing the relevant documents and delivering them to the relative bodies.  The Minister advised to the Ministry’s departments conduct a board meeting or other actions on works done by them during 2010. He added that the Ministry presented reports on works done within the State programs, Action plans and contests to the relevant state bodies. Speaking on works done within State programs and projects the Minister underlined the main duties of departments of the Ministry on components and sub-components of Second Education Sector Development Project. He also underlined the satisfaction that was expressed by the representatives of the World Bank with the works jointly implemented with them in the education field. He informed that at the Ministry operates e-database and suggested to improve its work. Education Minister gave information on requests and applications received by the Ministry last year and gave instructions to the heads of structural units to organize this work efficiently; as well as respond to documents on time, seriously investigate each request, and paid a great attention to the admission of citizens. He also emphasized the importance of work attendance by the staff of the Ministry, efficient use of working time, definition of tasks for each staff and implementation the control over the execution. At the meeting, the Minister expressed his views on preparation of mechanisms for granting gold and silver medals for pupils finishing their study with excellent grades, keeping the public informed with recognition of documents, implementation of necessary works to prepare 5 year olds to schools and other important issue. Furthermore, he gave his instructions and recommendations to the heads of departments.

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Having warmly welcomed the guests the Minister noted that the projects carried out in the country in the cooperation with the World Bank are successfully continued. He underlined the existence of relevant expert groups in the country to implement joint actions in the highest level and stressed that international experts also have positive views on innovations in the education of Azerbaijan. Minister of Education talked about results of reforms undertaken in the education field in recent years, and stressed the positive aspects of cooperation with the World Bank. According to the Minister, there were made a progress at all levels of the education due to the cooperation with the WB. He also stressed the importance of accelerating the implementation of envisaged projects in several directions. According to the Minister the development of education is a priority direction of the state policy and President Ilham Aliyev has always paid a great deal of attention to this area. According to him, more than 2000 new school buildings were built and repaired in the country in recent years, and their logistical support has been improved significantly. He also noted the work done within the framework of regulations and programs signed by the head of state for the development of education. The Minister expressed hope that cooperation with the World Bank will contribute to the further realization of planned projects. Head of the WB mission, Mark Blank thanked the Minister for detailed information on progress made in the education field. Guest highlighted the existence of fruitful relations between the World Bank and Ministry of Education, and noted that all projects implemented in the education sector have been successfully completed. Mark Blank expressed his belief in the implementation of other projects in the near future, and noted the bank's willingness to assist Azerbaijan within the mutual cooperation. Further, there was held a discussion of issues related to the further cooperation of the sides.

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Education Minister warmly greeted the guest and noted that relations between two countries have existed since Soviet period. According to him, the education area has always had a special place in these relations. The Minister noted the opening of the new embassy of Azerbaijan in Estonia will create a good condition for fruitful cooperation in the education area. Moreover, the cooperation agreement singed between Education Ministries of two countries opens a wide range of opportunities for bilateral relations. Noting the desirability of further development of the cooperation, Minister expressed confidence that the exchange between universities, as well as scientists and students will make a significant contribution to the development of bilateral relations. Further, the Minister talked about the study of Azeri youth in Estonia within the State program for study of Azerbaijani youth in abroad in 2007/2015. The minister also noted the importance of establishing positive relations between secondary schools of two countries. He also suggested to organize mutual trips of scientists and students, and held joint scientific symposiums and conferences. Education Minister extended condolences to the ambassador on the fire tragedy that happened recently in Estonia and caused the death of ten children. Aivo Orav, ambassador of the Republic of Estonia to Azerbaijan thanked the Minister for the warm reception and stressed that he will come to Baku very often due to the absence of the Embassy of Estonia in Baku.  He stressed that lots of students from Azerbaijan had studied at universities of Estonia in the Soviet period and underlined the importance of continuing this tradition. According to Mr. Orav Estonia has a perfect university system formed in the XVII century and universities of the country have accumulated rich experience in the staff training on information technology, engineering and medicine areas. He noted Estonia has achieved great results in the use of ICT in the education, and emphasized the desirability of cooperation in this field as well. The Ambassador expressed his solidarity with the Minister in developing cooperation between two countries. Further, the ambassador was informed on the education system of Azerbaijan, recent reforms implemented in this area, as well as works carried out in collaboration with the World Bank, and, etc.

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It was reported that, according to the project implemented by Education Ministry in collaboration with the World Bank Fundamentals of Education subject was taught as a pilot project at three universities - Azerbaijan Teachers' Institute, Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University and Ganja State Pedagogical University. Further teachers made presentations on the three-week course. It should be noted that, 30 teachers of these universities attended the courses organized at the educational complex No. 132-134. Noting the importance of teaching the Fundamentals of Education subject at three universities as a pilot project, Education Minister Misir Mardanov stressed successful implementation of this work. According to him, they prepared appropriate learning materials and subject curriculum by using the practice of foreign countries. Minister underlined the importance of conducting such courses at other secondary schools as well. Moreover, he was pleased with the presentations gave by the teachers. Further, discussions were held about the future courses for teachers of Fundamentals of Education subject, and made relevant proposals. At the end, certificates of the Ministry were presented to the course attendees.

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The event was attended by Education Minister Misir Mardanov, chairwoman of Composers' Union, Firangiz Alizadeh, Deputy Education Minister, Elmar Gasimov, rector of Azerbaijan National Conservatoire, Siyavush Karimi and first Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism, Vagif Aliyev. Education Minister in its speech noted the importance of the II Republican Mugham Contest held on February 20-24. He underlined that the ideas of nationwide leader Heydar Aliyev for protecting and developing the national spiritual values of Azerbaijan are being successfully continued by President Ilham Aliyev. According to him, Mugham has gained popularity all over the world. He underlined the matchless role of President of Heydar Aliyev Foundation, Goodwill Ambassador of UNESCO and ISESCO, MP, Mehriban Aliyeva in the protection, development and propagation of the art of Mugham. Education Minister also noted the role of Mugham to reveal talented youth and thanked all organizers for the contribution that they have made to the contest. Mr. Mardanov congratulated all winners of the contest and noted that they will receive a cash award. Further, the name of winners was announced. Ayten Maharramova has won the first, Ehtiram Huseynov the second and Nyshana Baxishova the third places. It should be noted that the winners will represent Azerbaijan at the International Mugham Contest. Arzu Aliyeva, Vusala Musayeva and Farhad Allahverdiyev were awarded with diplomas. At the event guests presented diplomas to the winners and wished them every success. The contest’s winner Ayten Maharramova in her address thanked the organizers of the contest and Jury on behalf of the youth.  At the end, winners of the contest performed songs.

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