Azeri Press Agency, Azerbaijan
Aug. 12, 2006
Baku hosts international forum of Azerbaijani students abroad
[ 12 Aug. 2006 12:48 ]
The 6th international forum of Azerbaijani students studying abroad
was held in the capital Baku today, APA reports.
The forum with the motto `What can Azerbaijani youths do for
liberation of our lands?’ has brought together about 80 students
studying in 18 foreign countries.
BP-Azerbaijan company vice-president Rashid Javanshir making an
opening speech wished success to the forum participants.
Head of the London Azerbaijan Society Taleh Heydarov informed about
the priorities and future plans of the Society. He said the objective
of Azerbaijani students in London is to introduce Azerbaijan not only
as an oil-rich country but a state with rich historical traditions
and culture. The Society head also said their goal is to make public
Garabagh truths in the world and enhance efforts to solve the
problem.
Member of the Association of Azerbaijani Students in France Hamlet
Akbarov said the Association is expanding its activity as there is a
powerful Armenian Diaspora in France. He said they will further make
efforts to make public Azerbaijani truths all over the world.
Head of Coordinating Council for Russian Azerbaijanis Javid Mammadov
stressed the importance of having a strong Diaspora in Russia as
there exists a strong Armenian Diaspora. He said the objective of the
Council is to unite the potential of Azerbaijani youths and encourage
national spirit to solve the Nagorno Garabagh problem.
The participants also delivered reports on priorities of Azerbaijani
youths’ public activities as well as the priorities of Azerbaijani
students union in foreign countries. They exchanged views on the
settlement of the Nagorno Garabagh problem.
Member of the organizing committee Parviz Akbarov said to the APA the
forum has brought together students and society members from the
United States, Turkey, China, Japan and different European countries.
The goal is to get information on organizing activities of
Azerbaijani youths as well as exchange experience.
Akbarov also said they are planning to establish information resource
to connect our youths. The forum has website /APA/