The Minister of Education, Science, and Youth of Georgia,
Givi Mikhanadze, held a working meeting with Hafiz Pashayev, Rector of ADA
University - the Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy.
During the discussion, the parties reviewed ongoing and
planned reforms within their respective higher education systems, as well as
shared long-term strategic goals.
Minister Givi Mikhanadze informed Rector Hafiz Pashayev
about Georgia’s ambitious higher education reform initiative, currently being
developed under the leadership of Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze and
coordinated by the Governmental Commission for Higher Education Reform. He
noted that the reform envisions fundamental transformation of Georgia’s higher
education landscape over the next four years, with a comprehensive concept to
be presented to the public in the coming future.
The meeting also emphasized the longstanding partnership
between Georgia and Azerbaijan in the field of higher education, and
highlighted the importance of launching new joint projects to further expand
this collaboration. These include the development of bilateral academic
programs, the introduction of diverse exchange opportunities for students, and
the organization of thematic summer schools.
The discussion additionally touched on the potential
introduction of Georgian language courses at ADA University. Both sides
expressed readiness to begin work on this initiative with active involvement
from Georgian and Azerbaijani stakeholders.
Rector Hafiz Pashayev expressed his gratitude to Minister
Mikhanadze for the productive cooperation and reaffirmed his university’s
commitment to strengthening future collaboration through joint initiatives.
The meeting was also attended by Georgia’s Ambassador
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Azerbaijan, Zurab
Pataradze.