Mombasa:The Azerbaijani delegation's participation in the 7th Innovation Week in Mombasa underscores the significance of enhancing bilateral cooperation between Azerbaijan and Kenya in the fields of youth development, education, and sustainability.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Azerbaijan's Ambassador to Kenya, Sultan Hajiyev, addressed the opening ceremony, emphasizing the importance of the ties between the two nations. He highlighted Azerbaijan's accomplishments since regaining independence and its contributions to regional peace and stability. Additionally, he praised the advancements in Azerbaijan-Kenya relations facilitated by educational and cultural initiatives.

During the event, Ambassador Hajiyev informed participants about recent events and meetings at Fort Jesus in Mombasa, including the inauguration of the Swahili Cultural Library. This library was renovated with the assistance of the Azerbaijan International Development Agency (AIDA), and the first Swahili-language edition of IRS-Urithi magazine was also presented.

The ambassador also mentioned that under the Heydar Aliyev International Education Grant Programme, Kenyan students, including those from Mombasa, are offered full scholarships to pursue higher education in Azerbaijan annually.

The event was attended by the ambassadors of Germany, France, and the Netherlands to Kenya, representing countries that support educational and youth development projects. Musa Marjanli, Editor-in-Chief of the international IRS magazine and Director of the Centre for Cultural Heritage Studies at Baku State University, was also present at the event.