Baku, October 21, AZERTAC

Azerbaijan and Costa Rica will cooperate in training diplomats as ADA University under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Costa Rica`s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Religion have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

The MoU was inked by Deputy Foreign Minister, rector of ADA University Hafiz Pashayev and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Religion of Costa Rica Manuel Gonzalez Sanz.

Speaking to the signing ceremony, rector Pashayev said both Costa Rica and Azerbaijan were part of developing regions. He noted that the two countries could cooperate in a variety of areas, particularly infrastructure, education and health.

Mr Pashayev spoke of ADA University`s special scholarship program for foreign students. He said the university enrolls students from Latin American countries.

Following the signing ceremony, Mr Gonzalez Sanz delivered a lecture to students of ADA University, highlighting Costa Rica`s foreign policy priorities, the country`s position on global events, and his visit to Azerbaijan.

He also responded to questions from students and teachers of the university.