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Baku/04.10.21/Turan: The US Embassy in Azerbaijan on October 4 signed two memorandums of understanding - with the Lankaran State University and the Sheki branch of the Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University.
According to the agreements, English language training programs will be developed for the residents of Sheki and Lankaran, practical classes will be organized, as well as opportunities for studying the history and culture of the United States and educational opportunities in this country will be created.
The US Ambassador Lee Litsenberger noted, the memorandums provide for the opening of American centers in Sheki and Lankaran. Thus, the total number of such centers in the country will increase to six.
“This will expand the opportunities for studying the United States, familiarizing with educational opportunities, and contribute to the development of tourism. The greatest value of Azerbaijan is its people. Therefore, we have directed our efforts towards increasing the knowledge and abilities of the citizens of Azerbaijan, opening new jobs,” the ambassador said.
The first American Center in Baku was opened in 2007 at the Azerbaijan State University of Languages. Subsequently, similar centers were also opened in the cities: Ganja, Khachmaz, Salyan and Kurdamir. — 16B-
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