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SOCAR president holds several meetings in U.S.

Oil&Gas Materials 9 December 2011 12:05 (UTC +04:00)

Azerbaijan, Baku, Dec 9 /Trend/

A delegation headed by SOCAR President Rovnag Abdullayev met with the rector of one of the most prestigious universities in the U.S. Rays David Libron, a message on SOCAR website said on Thursday.

Abdullayev informed about establishment of the Baku higher oil schools on the basis of the relevant decree of Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev. Abdullaev said that training will be conducted in Azerbaijani and English languages in a new university, in accordance with high standards and in this respect the university has begun establishing links with prestigious foreign universities.

Libron expressed satisfaction with the cooperation of a new university and wished success to SOCAR.

Confidence was expressed at the meeting that the next stage of acquaintance with the University Rays will create a foundation for joint projects.

Then, Abdullayev visited the city of Houston, where he met with the Mayor of the city Ennis Parker.

At the meeting, Parker was provided with information on the establishment of the Higher Petroleum SOCAR School.

Abdullaev noted that studying the U.S. educational system would be useful for compliance of the new university of international standards. He also talked about his meetings with authority of A & M University and the Rays, held to the same purposes.

Abdullaev noted that the delegation arrived in Houston not for a business but to support education. "We attach great importance to education and will exchange knowledge with your help."

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