Baku, November 11, AZERTAC
As part of a working visit to China, Head of the State Program Management Group under the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan Gadir Khalilov held a series of meetings with representatives from prestigious higher education institutions in Hong Kong: the University of Hong Kong (HKU), the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU).
The Azerbaijani side provided insight into the Management Group’s activity areas, as well as the priority fields of study and main objectives of the State Program.
Discussions also focused on expanding the range of educational program options available to Azerbaijani candidates at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels within the priority fields of study defined by the State Program.
The sides reviewed prospects for establishing dual-degree programs between universities in Azerbaijan and Hong Kong.
They also exchanged views on opportunities for mutual benefit from the academic potential of the universities and to develop joint educational initiatives.
The meetings also addressed the support for the academic and professional development of participants in the State Program, including a discussions on enabling students to make greater use of opportunities for scientific research, internships, and career development, facilitating their integration into the academic environment of universities, and strengthening coordination regarding existing support mechanisms.
The meetings held with representatives of Hong Kong’s leading universities is a part of the State Program Management Group’s (SPMG) efforts to expand its international partnership network, create new educational and professional development opportunities for Azerbaijani youth, and promote long-term academic cooperation between higher education institutions in Azerbaijan and Hong Kong.