Azerbaijan and China Strengthen Higher Education Ties Amid Global Sustainability Congress

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Azerbaijan's Minister of Science and Education, Emin Amrullayev, recently visited the national pavilion of China during the Global Sustainable Development Congress in Istanbul, Turkey. The visit aimed to foster cooperation between leading higher education institutions from both countries, with a focus on technical sciences, engineering, research, and development. The delegation from China provided detailed information about their institutions' activities, and a business meeting was held with five Chinese higher education institutions to discuss mutual opportunities.

Key Takeaways:

  • The visit marked a significant step in strengthening ties between Azerbaijan and China's higher education sectors, with a focus on technical sciences, engineering, research, and development.
  • The Azerbaijani delegation received detailed information about the activities of Chinese higher education institutions represented at the national pavilion.
  • A business meeting was held with five Chinese higher education institutions, led by their respective leadership, to discuss broad prospects for cooperation.
  • Emphasis was placed on the importance of cooperation and integration in the fields of technical sciences, engineering, research, and development.
  • Opportunities for mutual cooperation were noted in areas such as student and teacher exchange, joint program development, and increasing the international competitiveness of higher education institutions.
  • The visit served as a follow-up to Minister Emin Amrullayev's meeting with the Minister of Science and Technology of China, Yin Hejun, last week in Chengdu, China.

Statistics:

  • Over 20 leading higher education institutions from China were represented at the national pavilion.
  • Five Chinese higher education institutions participated in the business meeting.
  • The areas of cooperation discussed included technical sciences, engineering, research, and development, as well as student and teacher exchange, joint program development, and increasing international competitiveness.

Sources:

  • (Azeri-Press news agency), 18 Jun 2025
  • APA reports citing the Ministry of Science and Education.