Baku, February 12, AZERTAC

Delegation of Portugal’s Lusofona University, visiting Baku to attend the International Multiculturalism Winter School has met with the teachers and students of the Azerbaijan University of Languages (AUL). The visit aimed at arousing interest among the teachers and students in Portugal language.

Dean of the Faculty of Regional studies and International Relations faculty, assistant professor Anar Nagiyev welcomed the guests and stressed the importance of the meeting.

Director of the International Relations Department of Lusofona University, professor Teresa Damasio informed about his country's history, geography, the Portugal language and expressed confidence in successful activity of the Winter School.

Speaking about the education system in Portugal, Teresa Damasio informed that there were 14 universities, 20 polytechnic, 6 military and police institutions, while 33 private universities and 54 polytechnic universities. Stressing the rich library system in Portugal, the guest said that, the Joanina Library of the University of Coimbra is one of the world's most famous libraries.

The meeting was followed by discussions.