Baku: Azerbaijan University of Tourism and Management hosted an official meeting with an Israeli delegation led by Ronen Krausz, the country's Ambassador to Azerbaijan. The Ambassador was joined by Aviv Zell, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of Israel in Baku, and Maleyka Hajiyeva, Public Relations Counselor.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the meeting centered on the current state and future prospects of Azerbaijan-Israel relations, with a focus on cooperation in education, tourism, hospitality, and innovation. Both sides highlighted the importance of joint projects between higher education institutions, the expansion of student and faculty exchange programs, and the sharing of experience and knowledge in the tourism sector.
Rector of the Azerbaijan University of Tourism and Management, Ilham Madatov, emphasized the significance of the meeting for developing academic and cultural relations between the two countries. He pointed out that ATMU is a leading institution specializing in tourism and hospitality, recalling that ATMU students had previously participated in beneficial internship programs in Israel. The Rector expressed the university's aim to expand such opportunities to provide students with international experience, noting that Israel's experience in education and tourism could enhance bilateral cooperation. He also mentioned that creating an education environment aligned with international standards and expanding foreign partnerships are among ATMU's strategic priorities.
Ambassador Ronen Krausz expressed his appreciation for the warm reception, stating that the friendly relations between Azerbaijan and Israel are steadily developing. He noted that education cooperation plays a significant role in strengthening bilateral ties. The Ambassador mentioned that the purpose of the visit was to explore detailed cooperation opportunities with ATMU, highlighting that joint projects with Israeli universities and expanded exchange programs would equip students with both theoretical and practical skills, further strengthening cultural and scientific relations between the two nations.
The meeting concluded with discussions on future cooperation prospects.