BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 29. A cultural and
educational event titled “Global Bridges – Discover Azerbaijan” was
held at Bay Atlantic University in Washington, D.C.
The event was organized on the initiative of the Global
Education, Culture & Society Alliance (GECSA), with support from
Azerbaijan’s State Committee on Work with the Diaspora and in
cooperation with Bay Atlantic University. Faculty members, students
and representatives of the local community attended.
The event aimed to introduce the American public to Azerbaijan’s
rich history, cultural heritage, national traditions, music,
architecture and tourism opportunities, promote intercultural
dialogue, and strengthen mutual understanding and educational ties
between Azerbaijan and the United States.
In his opening remarks, GECSA founder and President Vusal
Guliyev outlined the alliance’s objectives and future plans. He
said the initiative seeks to introduce students and local
communities to the cultures of different countries, strengthen
mutual understanding and create new opportunities for international
educational and cultural exchange.
Guliyev emphasized the significance of selecting Azerbaijan as
the first country featured in the project. He noted that Azerbaijan
marks the starting point of the initiative, which is expected to
introduce American audiences to other countries’ histories,
cultures, educational opportunities and international scholarship
programs in the future.
Paolo von Schirach, a professor at Bay Atlantic University and
president of the Global Policy Institute, shared his personal
experiences and impressions of Azerbaijan. He spoke about his
numerous visits to the country, its rich cultural heritage and the
hospitality of its people. He also discussed his participation in
the Global Media Forums held in Shusha and touched on
reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts in Karabakh.
Nigar Ibrahimova, Executive Director of the Alliance of
Azerbaijani-American Organizations (AAAO), gave participants a
detailed presentation on Azerbaijan’s history, geography,
multicultural traditions, music, architecture and tourism
potential.
“Global Bridges – Discover Azerbaijan” was the first event under
GECSA’s initiative to promote international cultural and
educational exchange. The next stages of the project are expected
to focus on introducing American audiences to the cultures and
educational opportunities of other countries, as well as developing
international education programs and partnerships.
