President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has received Minister of National Education of the Republic of Turkey Ziya Selcuk.   Welcoming the Turkish Minister, President Ilham Aliyev said:   - You are welcome! I am delighted to see you. I am sure your visit will be very successful and, as is the case in all other areas, our relations will develop more rapidly in the field of education.   As you know, the relations between Turkey and Azerbaijan are at the highest level, and there is not a single area we do not cooperate in. As two brotherly countries, we cooperate in all areas on the basis of mutual respect and mutual interests. Education is also an important part of our cooperation because in order to raise the young generation and stay connected to each other, of course, very important steps must be taken in this area. In fact, these steps are being taken. I am confident that during your current visit, many important issues will be discussed and specific plans for our future cooperation will be drawn up.   A new era has begun in our country. After the second Karabakh war, a period of recovery and reconstruction began. I will also present you a book describing the destruction Armenia unleashed in the liberated lands. You will see the extent to which our lands have been devastated. A master plan for the cities is now being prepared and schools will be built as part of these master plans. The foundation of a school destroyed by the Armenians in Shusha was laid this month. The groundbreaking ceremony of the school, which is a gift offered by Turkey, will also be a part of the visit by my dear brother, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.   We are currently carrying out very serious reforms in this area. Turkey's experience is very important for us. Additional proposals on education, improving the quality of education, as well as closer ties between young people from Turkey and Azerbaijan, should be discussed. After all, we have created a strong alliance for future generations to take their steps in accordance with it, with this alliance and brotherhood. They should be closely attached to each other. I think various events should be held for this purpose – youth forums, joint educational programs and other events. I am sure that you will discuss these issues with your colleague during the visit.   Welcome again.   X X X   Turkish Minister of National Education Ziya Selcuk said:   - Dear Mr. President. Thank you very much for receiving us and for allocating time. We have greetings of our President and the people of Turkey, and we are very excited to be here. We are here with the joy of the Karabakh Victory, the Karabakh Victory which has been inscribed in history. A thousand years later, your name will be praised by children, children will say your name, the name of the people, the names of our martyred soldiers, Inshallah. This is the greatest joy for all Turkish citizens who have taken to the streets and we are very happy.   At the same time, there can be no problem between us in terms of educational programs, the development of education and the work to be done in the future. We will resolve them all. I do not go into the technical details of that with you. My colleague, my friend and I will do whatever is necessary in excess. Don't worry. Your orders are sufficient for us. In this context, the protocol we signed on professional activities is currently being implemented. We will continue discussions about that today. Our relations continue even at a higher level than official ones. We are doing everything together to speed up the process and work.   Other issues are also being addressed. In particular, your determination and support in the matter of FETO have been very important to us. This also gives us great happiness and joy. We are very pleased with that. In addition, we will complete all the work to be done, solve all the issues together with our friends, and then report to you, Mr. President. Don't worry. We are at the forefront of this work, Mr. President.   I once again express my gratitude and respect for your reception.   X X X   President Ilham Aliyev: Thank you. I am very glad that work on vocational education continues. There is a great need for that. In particular, as I said, Azerbaijan is at the start of a great creative process now, and the training of new qualified personnel is very important both in the liberated lands and throughout the country. Therefore, vocational schools should be established in liberated lands in accordance with the potential of those regions. Of course, we hope for the support of the Turkish side.   I have already ordered that the subject of the second Karabakh war be included in history books in our educational programs, schools and universities. Our relevant agencies, including the Ministry of Education, are working on this issue to study our glorious history. Because the international media are still publishing false and distorted information about the second Karabakh war. Therefore, we must convey the true story based on facts both to our citizens and to the world. I do hope that this issue will be reflected in Turkish history books too, especially if we consider Turkey’s great political and moral support for Azerbaijan since the early hours of the war. My dear brother, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan made statements from the first minutes and from the first hours, saying that Turkey stood by Azerbaijan. This was of great moral and political significance. In 44 days, Azerbaijan restored justice, its territorial integrity and ended 30 years of occupation.   Therefore, our young generation, of course, must know history the way it is. While I was a student, we were studying distorted history. The leaders of the Dashnak-Bolshevik gangs, who shed the blood of the Azerbaijani people, were portrayed as heroes. When I was in school and university, I read these books, these fake history books. We learned the real history after gaining independence. Heroes were portrayed as enemies and enemies as heroes. Therefore, we, the people who lived in the Soviet Union – I was 30 years old when the Soviet Union collapsed and I had completed my education – when we learned what harmful and fake history was presented to us. Therefore, in the current situation, we must show our ancient history, as well as our modern history, the way it is, and we will work together in this area.   Ziya Selcuk: Inshallah.   X X X   President Ilham Aliyev thanked the Turkish minister for the greetings of Recep Tayyip Erdogan and asked him to convey his greetings to the Turkish President.   https://president.az/

27/05/2021 11:15

On May 21, the Minister of Education Emin Amrullayev met with a delegation led by Graham Stuart, the Minister of Export of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. During the meeting, the current state of cooperation between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the United Kingdom in the field of education and prospects for future development were discussed. The parties also exchanged views on projects implemented in our country with the support of the British Council.   At the end of the meeting, an annual action plan was signed between the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the British Council Representation in our country.

21/05/2021 18:13

On May 20, Minister of Education Emin Amrullayev met with a delegation led by the new Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to the Republic of Azerbaijan Cahit Bagci and the Chairman of the Turkish Education Foundation Birol Akgun.   During the meeting, the current state and future prospects of cooperation between the two countries in the field of education were discussed. The paries also stressed the importance of the upcoming visit of the Minister of National Education of the Republic of Turkey Ziya Selcuk to our country in late May.    At the end of the meeting, a protocol was signed between the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Turkish Education Foundation.

21/05/2021 17:12

On May 4, the Ministry of Education organized a visit of foreign students studying in our country to the Military Trophies Park.    The event was attended by 71 foreign students from 49 countries, representatives of higher education institutions and employees of the Ministry of Education. During the visit, information was provided about the glorious victory achieved as a result of the 44-day Patriotic War.    The determination and goal commitment of the Azerbaijani army was demonstrated against the background of military booty. The visitors have also become acquainted with other necessary moments.   At the end, the participants' impressions were heard and memorable photos were taken with them.

04/05/2021 17:44

On May 3, Minister of Education Emin Amrullayev has met with the new Head of the Asian Development Bank in Azerbaijan Mr.Candice McDeigan.   At the meeting, the prospects for future cooperation between the Ministry of Education and the Asian Development Bank in the field of education were discussed.  

03/05/2021 18:42

The International Conference on Educational Administration, which lasted 4 days, from 22 to 25 of April, has ended.   The conference, organized with the support of the Institute of Education, the Association of Educational Administrators and the T-Network educators' experience and communication platform, was attended by local and international researchers, scientists and educators from 9 different countries.   The conference was held in Azerbaijani and English languages and covered topics such as leadership in education, quality assurance in education, organization of assessment process in education, educational planning, the economics of education, distance education management, management of inclusive and special education, vocational education and management, international models of education management.   The conference, organized for the first time on the topic of education management, aims to highlight the challenges ahead in the field of "education in accordance with the requirements of the XXI century."   Speaking at the opening ceremony of the conference, Minister of Education Emin Amrullayev noted that in the management of education, special attention should be paid to factors such as content, teaching and assessment. Among the important issues, the Minister noted the development and expansion of preschool, inclusive and community-based preschool education. Speaking about the importance of international assessments in improving the quality of education, the Minister of Education said that the results of studies such as PISA, PIRLS and TIMSS show positive dynamics in the results of students from Azerbaijan.   In his speech, the director of the Institute of Education Rufat Azizov, touched upon issues such as updating the content, increasing the digital skills of young people and making progress in international assessments. He noted that the curriculum focuses on critical thinking during content design, invention, discussion and organization of project-based interactive lessons, interdisciplinary integration and professional development of teachers.    Rector of Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University (ASPU) Jafar Jafarov, Chairman of the Public Council under the Ministry of Education Shahlar Asgarov, Head of the Baku Education Department Mehriban Valiyeva, Member of the Public Council under the Ministry of Education Asif Jahangirov, ADA University Vice-Rector Vafa Kazdal, East Carolina University Professor Lewis Travis, Professor of Baltistan Skardu University of Pakistan Ashfaque Ahmad Shah, Professor of Eastern Mediterranean University of Northern Cyprus Hasan Shimshek, Professor of Inha University of South Korea Youngsoon Kim, Finnish Education Management Specialist Petri Lounaskorpi, Professor of Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University Kurshad Yilmoz, Professor of Narxoz University of Kazakhstan Dilbar Gimranova and others spoke at the International Conference on Educational Administration.    The conference continued with sessions on "Leadership and Management in Education", "Quality in Education", "Management of Distance Education", "Organization of Inclusive Education", "Central Asian Experience in Education Management", a total of 65 reports were heard.

26/04/2021 19:04

On March 17, Minister of Education Emin Amrullayev met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Azerbaijan Mikhail Bocharnikov.   The current state of relations between Azerbaijan and Russia in the field of education and prospects for future cooperation were discussed at the meeting.  

17/04/2021 17:38

The tree-planting campaign was held as part of the Green Marathon organized by the IDEA Public Union and the Ecology and Natural Resources Ministry on April 17.    Employees of the Ministry of Education also joined the action in Baku’s Khojahasan settlement.     More than 650 trees of different species have been planted on 1hectare with the participation of employees of the Ecology and Natural Resources Ministry, IDEA Public Union, the Ministry of Education and volunteers.    It should be mentioned that nearly one million trees are expected to be planted in the country this spring and autumn.   

17/04/2021 12:39

On April 16, Minister of Education Emin Amrullayev met with Edward Carwardine, head of UNICEF Representation in the Republic of Azerbaijan.   The current state of relations between the Ministry of Education and UNICEF in the field of education and prospects for future cooperation were discussed at the meeting.   At the end of the meeting, the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan and UNICEF signed the Annual Action Plan arising from the Country Program for 2021-2025.

16/04/2021 15:10

 On March 3, the Ministry of Education and “Microsoft” company signed a document of intent on the continuation of cooperation on joint educational projects at the online event.   The purpose of the document signed by Minister of Education Emin Amrullayev and vice-president of “Microsoft” corporation Antoni Salkito is to expand cooperation in the area of education between the parties and ensure the implementation of joint innovative projects.    Within the framework of the document of intention, it is envisaged to conduct joint activities in 4 directions.   Thus, joint activities in the area of "Digital Leadership and Policy Formation in education" include strategic cooperation in the field of the digital transformation of education, particularly the digital transformation of general education and higher education, improvement of information systems and e-services of the Ministry of Education, as well as the participation of Azerbaijan in the coalition of "World Leader countries in Digital Transformation" formed by “Microsoft” cooperation.    The parties also agreed to cooperate in building a model school in which Microsoft education programs are implemented. Cooperation in the direction of” Teaching and Learning" includes results-based student-centered learning, an individual approach to teaching, 21st-century skills, a teacher model of the future, and joint activities for the formation of analytical thinking. The parties plan to implement special programs to increase the technological knowledge of students studying in pedagogical specialties before their employment. At the same time, cooperation will be established on the application of industrial content and certification in education at all levels of education. The direction of "creating a digital environment" includes the application of cloud technologies and secure software at all levels of education. The activity that occupies a special place in this direction is the establishment of joint cooperation for the application of new generation education tools for “Microsoft” artificial intelligence to recognize the Azerbaijani language and improve decision-making in education. The cooperation in the area of "Student and school success" includes integration of STEAM content of “Microsoft” corporation, improving and certification of qualifications of educators on technology in any space, time and pace, presentation of innovative ideas, technical solutions in local and international environments, opportunities to study innovative expert models.   

04/03/2021 09:30