BAKU - In a significant move to bolster educational infrastructure in Azerbaijan:In a significant move to bolster educational infrastructure in Azerbaijan, the Azerbaijan Education Development Fund and global energy company bp have entered into a memorandum of cooperation aimed at establishing student dormitories. According to Trend News Agency, the memorandum was signed by Elnur Nasibov, Chairman of the Azerbaijan Education Development Fund, and Bakhtiyar Aslanbayli, bp's Vice President for the Caspian Region. This agreement focuses on the preparation of a document for the technical and financial justification required for the development of student dormitories. The signing ceremony took place during the Education Development Forum 2024 in Baku, which also featured discussions on the current economic landscape, advancements in the educational sector, and the potential for public-private partnerships. bp has a longstanding presence in Azerbaijan, spanning over three decades, and has played a pivotal role as a strategic partner in the nation's development. This new partnership with the Azerbaijan Education Development Fund underscores bp's commitment to contributing not only to the energy sector but also to the social infrastructure of the country.