BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 5. If we truly want
to develop science, we must not only employ researchers, but also
undertake reforms, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev said during
an interview with local television channels on
January 5, Trend
reports.
"This is inevitable. If we do not do this, then there will be
certain limitations to development,” the head of state added.
Emphasizing that the development of advanced countries is not
based on oil and gas, but on intellect, education, and science, the
head of state noted that over the past 20 years, new higher
education institutions have been established in Azerbaijan. “This
is the intention of the state, the policy of the state. Improving
the quality of education, the social security and professionalism
of teachers, the testing system, etc. All these factors pursue one
goal – to make society literate and knowledgeable. Only then can we
achieve long-term development. Otherwise, after our oil and gas run
out, we may find ourselves in a very difficult situation,” he
said.
