EDUCATION MINISTERS MEET IN STRASBOURG
Delegation of Azerbaijan reported on the work done towards integration of Azerbaijan into the European education area, adoption of education laws corresponding to European standards and implementation of reforms in line with Bologna process conditions.
In conclusion, conference participants adopted a Declaration, framework cooperation program for 2005-2006.
During the meeting with COE secretary General Misir Mardanov positively assessed the relationship between Azerbaijan and COE. Minister stated that existing conflicts retard the overall cooperation and hoped for the soonest resolution of the conflicts.
The meeting between Mr. Mardanov and director of the COE secretariat on education, culture, youth and sports issues Gabriella Bataini-Dragoni dealt with bilateral cooperation initiative, teaching of history and education projects for IDP’s children.
Minister also met his Georgian counterpart Alexander Lomaya and discussed cooperation of both countries with the COE.
The meetings were attended by ambassador of Azerbaijan to COE Agshin Mehtiyev.