University Of Bologna On Preliminary Study Visit To Azerbaijan Within Italy-Azerbaijani University
Date
6/20/2022 8:54:26 AM
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
A delegation of four experts from The Department of Agricultural
and Food Sciences of the University of Bologna headed by the
Vice-Rector for International Relations Raffaella Campaner and the
Director of the International Relations Division Dr. Giovanna
Filippini was in Azerbaijan on June 14-18, 2022. The purpose of the
visit was to carry out preliminary study for building School of
Agriculture and Food Science within the Italy-Azerbaijan
University, which will be based at ADA University.
To create academic programs in line with strategic development
goals in agriculture and food, the delegation made trips to fields
of agricultural activities out in the regions, a research institute
and a greenhouse in the outskirts of Baku with support of the
Ministry of Agriculture. Besides in-depth discussions were carried
out with both ministries of agriculture and education, as well as
with the industry representatives to tailor academic programs to
address current challenges in the sector.
High level discussions were maintained due to the importance of
the initiative to both countries. The delegation met with the
Ambassador of Italy to Azerbaijan Claudio Taffuri to discuss the
framework of the collaboration. The visit was concluded with
discussions with Rector Hafiz Pashayev, Minister of Education Emin
Amrullayev and Minister of Agriculture Inam Karimov.
According to Galib Mammad, the head of the Task Force for
Italy-Azerbaijan University, building body of scholars and manpower
of competence will be one of the priorities of the University. The
programs will cover strategic areas such as Agricultural and Food
Science, Horticulture, Precision and Sustainable Farming, Food
System Management. These programs will be taught together with the
University of Bologna.
The delegation underlined that this partnership will not be
about building schools and programs only. It will be about
promoting a transition towards a more sustainable and inclusive
food system. Italy, and especially the University of Bologna has an
outstanding expertise in food system research and education.
The preliminary study was concluded on June 18. A delegation
from Milan Polytechnic University arrives in Azerbaijan on
preliminary study for building of School of Architecture and
Design.
The ground-breaking ceremony of Italy-Azerbaijan University took
place on April 2, 2022, with participation of the Minister of
Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Italian
Republic Luigi di Maio along with the Minister of Foreign Affairs
of the Republic of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov, the Minister of
Energy Parviz Shahbazov and Minister of Education Emin
Amrullayev.
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