On November 21, Minister of Education Jeyhun Bayramov met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People`s Republic of China to Azerbaijan Wei Jinghua. They discussed Azerbaijan-China relations in the field of education, and cooperation prospects.

26/11/2018 11:16

On November 20, Minister of Education Jeyhun Bayramov attended Monthly Member Luncheon of the American Chamber of Commerce in Azerbaijan (AmCham Azerbaijan). AmCham Azerbaijan president Nuran Karimov and executive director Natavan Mammadova opened the event. In his address, Minister of Education Jeyhun Bayramov highlighted what has been done over the five years since the adoption of the “State Strategy for the Development of Education in the Republic of Azerbaijan” as well as achievements in the education system. The minister drew the audience`s attention to the existing models of public-private sector cooperation in the field of education and possible projects in this regard. The luncheon featured presentations from AmCham members. Representatives of United Aid For Azerbaijan (UAFA) presented a social business project aimed at supporting vulnerable children in 22 districts of Azerbaijan. A total of 150 guests attended the event, including representatives of the diplomatic corps. Monthly Member Luncheons of AmCham Azerbaijan bring together government officials, parliamentarians and representatives of the diplomatic corps. The American Chamber of Commerce in Azerbaijan is a leading private, non-profit business association supporting and promoting the interests of foreign and local businesses in Azerbaijan. Established in 1996, AmCham is composed of over 280 Regular and Associate Member Companies active in every sector of the Azerbaijani economy. AmCham Azerbaijan represents nearly 80% of all foreign investment, as well as a significant portion of local investment, in Azerbaijan.

23/11/2018 11:40

On November 14, Minister of Education Jeyhun Bayramov met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation in Azerbaijan Mikhail Bocharnikov. They discussed Azerbaijan-Russia relations in the field of education, and cooperation prospects.

16/11/2018 14:55

On November 12, “Expanding Inclusive Education for Children with Disabilities in Azerbaijan” joint project of the European Union, UNICEF and Ministry of Education was launched.   Participants in the ceremony included Minister of Education Jeyhun Bayramov, UNICEF Representative in Azerbaijan Edward Carwardine, Head of the Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Azerbaijan Kestutis Jankauskas. Addressing the event, Minister of Education Jeyhun Bayramov highlighted positive changes achieved in the education system over the five years since the adoption of the “State Strategy for the Development of Education in the Republic of Azerbaijan”. The minister said the reforms allowed to improve quality of education. Jeyhun Bayramov highlighted the measures taken by the Ministry of Education to involve children with disabilities in education together with other children in general education institutions. Hailing the exceptional role of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation in this regard, the minister said the foundation is carrying out purposeful work to give children with disabilities and children deprived of parental care access to education and to improve financial resources and infrastructure as well as the teaching process at educational institutions where such children study. Saying 10,130 children with disabilities were involved in special education in the 2017-2018 academic year, Jeyhun Bayramov noted that the Ministry of Education already started work on the “State Program for the Development of Inclusive Education for Children with Disabilities in the Republic of Azerbaijan in 2018-2024”. The minister said that UNICEF and Heydar Aliyev Foundation’s “Regional Development” Public Union are now co-implementing two projects funded by the European Union. He said that implemented by UNICEF Azerbaijan, “Expanding Inclusive Education for Children with Disabilities in Azerbaijan” project will see the organization of trainings in order to improve inclusive education skills of teaching staff at pedagogical universities and general education institutions, creation of nine resource centers in Baku and other districts of the country, implementation of public conduct and social change campaigns in order to increase awareness of the rights of children with disabilities. The minister said the project will contribute to the successful implementation of the relevant State Program. UNICEF Representative in Azerbaijan Edward Carwardine said involving children with disabilities in quality education has a positive impact on their development. He said UNICEF is pleased to partner with the Ministry of Education and the European Union in implementing this initiative that offers children with disabilities opportunity to fully realize their potential. Head of the Delegation of the European Union to Azerbaijan Kestutis Jankauskas highlighted the importance of inclusive education. He said everyone has the right to be involved in public life with knowledge and skills he or she gained, to receive inclusive education and to be involved in trainings. The event heard several speeches and presentations on the project. The inclusive education programs will benefit more than 10,000 school teachers and principals. The project will give nearly 5,000 children with disabilities access to education at general education institutions by 2020.

13/11/2018 14:52

On November 6, Minister of Education Jeyhun Bayramov met with Deputy Minister of Education, Youth and Sport of the Czech Republic Dana Prudíková. They discussed the current state and prospects of Azerbaijan-Czech Republic relations in the field of education, as well as “Ensuring energy efficiency” project. Dana Prudíková is in Azerbaijan to attend the inauguration of Garavali village secondary school named after A. Rajabov in Shamakhi district as part of “Ensuring energy efficiency” project implemented by the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Azerbaijan.

12/11/2018 11:02

On October 29, a delegation led by State Secretary for Education, Research and Innovation of the Swiss Confederation Mauro Dell'Ambrogio embarked on a visit to Azerbaijan. Mauro Dell'Ambrogio started the visit by laying a wreath at the at the tomb of national leader Heydar Aliyev at the Alley of Honors. He then put flowers at the grave of prominent ophthalmologist, academician Zarifa Aliyeva. The Swiss state secretary also visited the Alley of Martyrs to commemorate Azerbaijani heroes who gave their lives for the country`s independence and territorial integrity. He put a wreath at the Eternal Flame monument here. State Secretary for Education, Research and Innovation of the Swiss Confederation Mauro Dell'Ambrogio then had a meeting with Minister of Education Jeyhun Bayramov. They discussed the current state and prospects of relations between Azerbaijan and the Swiss Confederation in the fields of higher and vocational education, as well as reforms. The Swiss delegation also visited ADA University where they met with rector Hafiz Pashayev. Mauro Dell'Ambrogio then visited French-Azerbaijani University (UFAZ) where he gave a lecture on “Switzerland: from education to innovation”.

01/11/2018 17:35

On October 25, Minister of Education Jeyhun Bayramov met with Montenegrin Minister of Education Damir Sehovic who is in Azerbaijan to attend the 6th Baku International Humanitarian Forum. They discussed the current state of relations between Azerbaijan and Montenegro in the field of education and cooperation prospects. The ministers exchanged information on education reforms carried out in their countries.

26/10/2018 14:07

Moderated by rector of ADA University Hafiz Pahayev, the first meeting of foreign graduates of Azerbaijani universities and a round-table: "Investing in future: towards sustainable and inclusive development” are underway at the ADA University on the margins of VI Baku International Humanitarian Forum. Deputy Head of the Foreign Policy Affairs Department of the Azerbaijani Presidential Administration Hikmet Hajiyev read out congratulatory letter by President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev. Within the roundtable, the Azerbaijan International Development Agency (AIDA) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan is to officially present “The International Association of Foreign Alumni of Azerbaijan”. Then, panel sessions will focus on the topics “The role of sustainable development in cultural diversity”, “Energy for sustainable and inclusive growth”, “Formation of human potential as a main factor in sustainable development’. The International Association of Foreign Alumni Association of Azerbaijani Universities was established on September 8, 2018 as a result of a large number of applications received from foreign graduates of Azerbaijani universities. The founders of the Association are ADA University, Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University and Azerbaijan University of Languages. The Association brings together foreign alumni who were educated in Azerbaijan up to date. After gaining independence, more than 15,000 foreign students from different countries of the world studied in Azerbaijan. The main purpose of the establishment of the Association is to unite foreign alumni educated in Azerbaijan, to establish contacts between foreign students and universities, to attract interested individuals and organizations to cooperation with foreign alumni, to achieve socially beneficial goals and promote education in Azerbaijan. The partners of the Association are the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Azerbaijan International Development Agency (AIDA) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs AZERTAC

26/10/2018 11:46

The 6th Baku International Humanitarian Forum has kicked off at the Heydar Aliyev Center. President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, first lady Mehriban Aliyeva and vice-president of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation Leyla Aliyeva attended the official opening ceremony of the Forum. Held under the slogan “Shaping a New World and a New Humanity: Creativity and Human Development”, the 6th Baku International Humanitarian Forum brings together 580 delegates from 86 countries and 24 international organizations. The head of state addressed the opening ceremony of the Forum. Deputy Chairman of the Russian Government Olga Golodets read out President Vladimir Putin`s congratulatory letter to the participants of the Forum. In her remarks, she said the Forum is developing year by year, describing Baku as a center for humanitarian dialogue. Other speakers at the event included Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Partnerships with the Middle East and Central Asia, United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Rashid Khalikov, Director General of the Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO) Abdulaziz Othman Altwaijri, deputy director-general of UNESCO Qu Xing and President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union Gabriela Cuevas Barron. Initiated by the presidents of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Russian Federation in 2010, the Baku International Humanitarian Forum is an annual platform for famous representatives of political, scientific and cultural elite of the world, including statesmen, Nobel Prize winners in various fields of science and leaders of influential international organizations to hold dialogues, discussions and exchange of views on a wide range of global issues. The 6th Baku International Humanitarian Forum will focus on identifying and seeking to release creative ideas and energies that can both shape tomorrow’s world as well as respond to it. The drive to encourage and enable a greater correspondence between the world as a place and the world as a community of people will build new relationships, innovative and timely discussions and positive encouragement for change in traditional approaches to human development. Following the opening speeches, the Forum will feature plenary and breakout sessions.   www.president.az  

25/10/2018 16:48

Minister of Education Jeyhun Bayramov met with the newly-appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Georgia to Azerbaijan Zurab Pataradze. They discussed the current state of Azerbaijan-Georgia relations in the field of education and cooperation prospects.

25/10/2018 10:45