Somalia, Azerbaijan Discuss Expanding Scholarships and Higher Education Cooperation

BAKU, Azerbaijan(SONNA)-Somali Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Abdinur Dahir Fidow, met with Azerbaijan’s Minister of Science and Education, Emin Amrullayev, to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in education and scientific research.

The meeting in Baku focused on expanding educational opportunities for Somali students studying in Azerbaijan, including additional academic support, facilities and opportunities.

The two sides also discussed strengthening cooperation between educational institutions and universities in Somalia and Azerbaijan, improving higher education and developing sustainable academic partnerships that serve the shared interests of both countries.

Ambassador Fidow expressed appreciation to Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Science and Education for its support and continued assistance to Somali students.

He reaffirmed that expanding educational opportunities and academic scholarships for Somali youth remains a key priority for the embassy as Somalia and Azerbaijan deepen their growing bilateral relations.