15th Congress of Azerbaijani Teachers held in Baku - UPDATED

Baku. 28 November. REPORT.AZ/ The 15th congress of the Azerbaijani teachers was held at the Baku Convention Center.

Prior to the congress, the participants visited the Alley of Honors to lay flowers at the tomb of national leader Heydar Aliyev. They also put flowers at the grave of prominent ophthalmologist, academician Zarifa Aliyeva.

The congress participants then visited the Alley of Martyrs to lay flowers at the graves of Azerbaijani heroes who gave their lives for the country`s independence and territorial integrity.

The event was opened with the performance of national anthem of Azerbaijan.

Participants in the event included head of Azerbaijan’s Presidential Administration, academician Ramiz Mehdiyev, Deputy Prime Minister Ali Ahmadov, Deputy Speaker of the Milli Majlis Bahar Muradova, as well as state and government representatives, MPs, scientists, and representatives of the educational organizations.

Head of the Department for Humanitarian Policy Issues of the Presidential Administration Farah Aliyeva read out the Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s congratulatory message to the event participants.

In his remarks, Minister of Education Jeyhun Bayramov wished the congress success. He highlighted the achievements and reforms carried out in education under the leadership of President Ilham Aliyev.

Deputy Prime Minister Ali Ahmadov, Deputy Chairman of Milli Majlis Bahar Muradova, Education Minister of Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic Rahman Mammadov, Chairman of Azerbaijan Trade Unions Confederation, MP Sattar Mohbaliyev, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the State Examination Center Maleyka Abbaszade and others expressed their assurance that the 15th congress would make significant contribution to the development of education in our country.

Successes achieved in the direction of the goals determined in the "State Strategy for the Development of Education in the Republic of Azerbaijan", as well as measures and reforms implemented in the education system after the 14th congress of Azerbaijani teachers held in December 2013 were discussed during the congress and new tasks were identified.

More than 100 educational employees were awarded with the title of 'Honored teacher' and 'Taraggi' medal by the order of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Panel discussions were held on a number of topics during the event.

Notably, the first congress of Azerbaijani teachers was held in 1906. The congress is traditionally held every 5 years. Four congresses of Azerbaijani teachers were held during the independence years.

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The 15th Congress of Azerbaijani Teachers has started at the Baku Congress Center.

Report informs that the event is attended by Deputy Prime Minister Ali Ahmadov, Deputy Chairman of the Milli Majlis Bahar Muradova, Education Minister Jeyhun Bayramov, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the State Examination Center Maleyka Abbaszade, Minister of Education of Nakhchivan Rahman Mammadov, state and government representatives, MPs, well-known intellectuals and media chiefs.

Representatives from about 1400 general education, secondary vocational and vocational education institutions and more than 200 university representatives take part in congress.

Issues related to the implementation of the "State Strategy for the Development of Education in the Republic of Azerbaijan" and implementation of the main targets are discussed at the event. At the same time, panel discussions are held on general education.

The state awards will be presented to more than 100 educators conferred with the honorary title "Honored teacher" and "Medal of Progress" by decrees of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan.