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A Memorandum of Understanding was Signed between Azerbaijan University of Languages and the Foundation of International Turkic Culture and Heritage

28 february, 2019

On February 28, 2019, a memorandum of understanding was signed between Azerbaijan University of Languages and the Foundation of International Turkic Culture and Heritage.

The said memorandum was signed by the rector of Azerbaijan University of Languages academician Kamal Abdulla and president of the Foundation of International Turkic Culture and Heritage Günay Əfəndiyeva on sharing similar responsibilities on the protection, investigation and promotion of culture, heritage and on the cooperation in the spheres of mutual interests.

Rector Kamal Abdulla noted that he was delighted to see the guest  at the University and focused the attention on the importance of the event, which took place: "The Foundation of International Turkic Culture and Heritage established under the auspices of the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, Presidents of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Turkey is studying culture, history and spiritual world of a number of Turkic nations. Its chairwoman, Günay Əfəndiyeva, whom I have known for a long time, is a worthy Azerbaijani intellectual. Today we shall sign a Memorandum of Understanding on the basis of mutual agreement. The Foundation has done very serious studies in Azerbaijan and abroad, and implemented into life very interesting projects. In these regard, it would be also expedient to use the potentials of our University. You know that we are trying to build our relations not only with the foreign universities, but also with our local universities and organizations in Azerbaijan. In connection with this memorandum I already see the perspectives of teaching staff and students of our university."

Günay Əfəndiyeva said that she was happy to sign a memorandum of understanding with Azerbaijan University of Languages as one of the most influential universities in Azerbaijan: "The University has really great potentials. I can say that we shall collaborate well together. I think that this cooperation will give impressive results both to the Turkic world and Azerbaijan”.

She noted that the great leader of the Turkic world, national leader of Azerbaijan Heydər Əliyev played an important role in the integration of Azerbaijan into the Turkic world and in the expansion of relations with the Turkic-speaking countries.                              Günay Əfəndiyeva informed about the organization headed by her, its activity and purpose, as well as the implementation of its projects into life.

The Memorandum provides holding of joint conferences, seminars, exhibitions and similar events for the promotion of the cultural heritage of the Turkic-speaking peoples and celebration of the anniversary of their great personalities, organization of 1-3 monthly internship and presentation of certificates to the last year BA and MA students. İt also includes the scholarships for the students who are making significant contributions to the researches which make important contributions to the Turkic world. Translation of respective documents, research works and joint publications of Azerbaijan University of Languages   concerning the rich culture and heritage of the Turkic world are intended. Establishment of a research and investigation centre of the Turkic world in the frames of cooperation is being taken into consideration under the auspices of the Foundation.