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By Sabina Idayatova

A center of Azerbaijani studies has been opened with the support of Heydar Aliyev Foundation in the Romanian-American University based in the Romanian capital Bucharest, the foundation said on its website.

The opening ceremony was attended by the university's rector, faculty members, students, members of the Romania-Azerbaijan Friendship Society, Azerbaijan-Romania Youth and Cultural Association, the Romanian-Azerbaijani Chamber of Commerce and Industry, employees of the Romanian representation of Azerbaijan's state energy SOCAR, Azerbaijanis living and studying in Romania, representatives of the Turkish-Tatar community, diplomatic corps and media.

The event started with the signing of a cooperation agreement between the Romanian representation of Heydar Aliyev Foundation and Romanian-American University in the office of the university Senate. Then participants attended the opening of the "Baku" office where the Azerbaijani studies center is located.

Head of Heydar Aliyev Foundation's representation in Romania, Igbal Hajiyev, informed participants about the activity of the center. According to Hajiyev, the Azerbaijani language will be taught there, and Azerbaijani literature, culture and history will be promoted in the center. Furthermore, Romanian students will be provided with information on the processes of development taking place in the country.

Rector of the Romanian-American University Ovidiu Foldzhut expressed his gratitude to the President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, Azerbaijani First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva for the importance attached to the university and praised the work of the Romania representation of the Foundation.

Foldzhut also noted that the signed agreement and the opened center will serve to further strengthen the friendly relations between the two nations.

In conclusion, a film titled "The development of Azerbaijan, from oil to the industry" was screened.

The Heydar Aliyev Foundation was established as the nation's tribute to the memory of Azerbaijani national leader, former President Heydar Aliyev, who went down in history as the builder of an independent state, and based on the necessity of reflecting his rich moral heritage, underlining the importance of the philosophy of Azerbaijanism and nurturing the national statehood ideas in Azerbaijani children.

Since 2004, the Heydar Aliyev Foundation has been closely involved in building a new society and contributing to the social and economic development of the country by implementing various projects in such fields as education, health, culture, sports, science and technology, environment, the social and other spheres.