US CENTER INAUGURATED AT AZERBAIJAN STATE LANGUAGES UNIVERSITY
An opening ceremony of a US Center was held at the State University of Languages in Baku Friday.
Among those in attendance at the ceremony were members of parliaments, rectors of universities, diplomats and scientists as well as Rector of the University of Languages Samad Seyidov, Minister of Education Misir Mardanov and the US Ambassador to Baku Anne Derse.
Addressing the ceremony, Samad Seyidov stressed the center will play very important role in improving Azerbaijan`s education system.
Minister Mardanov expressed his gratitude to the US Department of State for assisting Azerbaijan in conducting educational reforms.
He noted the center`s opening will contribute to the enhancement of friendly relations between the Azerbaijani and American people.
US Ambassador Mrs. Derse said the United States and Azerbaijan have a high level of diplomatic ties.
A congratulatory letter from Azerbaijan`s first lady, President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, UNESCO and ISESCO Goodwill Ambassador Mehriban Aliyeva was read out during the ceremony.
US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy Colleen Graffy congratulated the gathered from US by video link.
After the ribbon was cut, the participants viewed the center.
The event ended with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the University of Languages and the US Embassy.
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