ISLAMABAD, FEB 23 /DNA/ – The National University of Modern Languages (NUML), in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan, inaugurated the newly Azerbaijan Language and Culture Center here on Monday.
The inauguration ceremony was graced by His Excellency Khazar Farhadov, Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Pakistan, as the Chief Guest. The Rector of NUML warmly welcomed the distinguished guests and underscored the significance of strengthening academic and cultural ties between Pakistan and Azerbaijan through sustained institutional collaboration.
The Rector expressed confidence that the newly inaugurated Center would provide students with valuable opportunities to learn the Azerbaijani language, explore Azerbaijani culture, and engage in joint academic and research activities. He emphasized that Pakistan and Azerbaijan share strong historical, cultural, and brotherly relations, and such initiatives further reinforce people-to-people connectivity and mutual understanding between the two nations.
The establishment of the Azerbaijan Language and Culture Center marks a significant milestone in promoting linguistic diversity, cultural understanding, and educational cooperation between the two brotherly countries. The Center will facilitate the teaching of the Azerbaijani language and serve as a hub for academic and cultural activities aimed at fostering mutual understanding and people-to-people connections.
In his address, Ambassador Khazar Farhadov appreciated NUML’s role in advancing cultural diplomacy and highlighted the longstanding friendship between Azerbaijan and Pakistan-rooted in shared values and consistent support at bilateral and international forums.
A video message from Kamal Abdullah, Rector of the Azerbaijan University of Languages, was also presented during the ceremony. He expressed gratitude to the leadership of NUML and the Embassy of Azerbaijan for their support in establishing the Center and reaffirmed his institution’s commitment to expanding academic collaboration between the two universities.
The Azerbaijan Language and Culture Center is expected to serve as a dynamic platform for academic exchange, cultural engagement, and future collaborative initiatives, further strengthening the enduring partnership between Pakistan and Azerbaijan.
