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Azerbaijani Research Institute set up in Canada

27.08.2011 [12:18]
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Baku, August 27 (AZERTAC). Azerbaijani Research Institute instituted in Canada, State Committee on Work with Diaspora said.

The Institute, based in world-known University of Waterloo in Canada, will become the leading research center on Azerbaijan. The Institute will closely cooperate with academic institutions of Azerbaijan and Canada, scientists and students from the University of Toronto`s Munk School of Global Affairs, popularize achievements and cultural heritage of Azerbaijan.

One of the main goals of the Institute is to create Azerbaijani internet encyclopedia in English language, which will enable to inform the world public about Azerbaijani history, geography, culture, society and economy, to acquaint with the cultural heritage and activities of the Diaspora, to organize seminars, conferences and lectures for workers of science, press and the government.