First Vice-President of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva said in her address to the ceremony of SABAH Alumni, hosted by the Baku Congress Center that one of the main goals is to increase the quality of education in universities and to produce graduates who meet the needs of the global labor market.
Mehriban Aliyeva’s message addressed to the event participants was read out by Yusuf Mammadaliyev.
Aliyeva said in her message that the SABAH groups have created a new and diverse academic environment in higher education institutions to produce qualified and capable professionals who meet the needs of the labor market.
"Graduating in these conditions is a success and will play an exceptional role in your professional development. I’m convinced that each of you will be able to benefit from this and engage in your desired professional activity. I can say with confidence that education is always in the focus of our state as a strategic priority," the message reads.
In her message, Mehriban Aliyeva recalled that according to the 'State Strategy for the development of education in the Republic of Azerbaijan' signed by President Ilham Aliyev in 2013, a number of major reforms have been carried out in the country’s education sphere, and this process is still underway.
"One of the main goals is to increase the quality of education in universities and to produce graduates who meet the needs of the global labor market. We have achieved some high levels of education in recent years based on the phrase 'Education is the future of the nation'. The literacy in Azerbaijan is close to almost 100% today. Such an environment first of all creates many opportunities for you – young people. Naturally, our country has been developing in all spheres in recent years. According to President Ilham Aliyev, we must make sure that this development is sustainable. To achieve this, of course, young people should be knowledgeable. This undoubtedly defines our vision of the future and our goals," the message says.
