BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 15. Representatives
from Azerbaijan's State Committee on Work with Diaspora visited the
"Karabakh" Azerbaijani weekend school in Nantes, France, to observe
its educational processes, Trend reports via the committee.


According to the committee, the school, named after the Karabakh
region, which holds great significance for Azerbaijan and the
Turkic world, was established in Nantes on the initiative of First
Vice-President of the Republic of Azerbaijan and President of the
Heydar Aliyev Foundation, Mehriban Aliyeva, and continues to
operate successfully.


The head of the school, Toghrul Zeynalov, and teacher Aynura
Hajiyeva, who is supported by the State Committee on Work with
Diaspora, delivered reports outlining the institution’s
activities.


Deputy Chairman of the committee, Vagif Seyidbayov, highlighted
the importance of the school’s work, noting that the knowledge and
values formed there would play a significant role in the future
lives of Azerbaijani compatriots, and wished them continued
educational success.


The meeting was held in an open and productive atmosphere,
featuring an exchange of views with the participation of the school
staff and parents. It was emphasized that the weekend school not
only teaches language and culture but also helps develop a new
generation of diaspora youth equipped with modern digital skills
and global thinking, contributing to a positive image of Azerbaijan
abroad.














Following the event, students presented a rich cultural program
featuring literary compositions, poetry recitations, and national
music performances, which were warmly received. The program
highlighted not only entertainment but also the importance of
preserving and passing on national identity, language, and cultural
heritage to future generations.








Currently, a total of 100 Azerbaijani weekend schools are
operating across 24 countries worldwide. The Azerbaijani
government, including the State Committee on Work with Diaspora,
provides essential support and resources to these schools, such as
the "Karabakh" weekend school in Nantes, which opened on April 20,
2019.


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