Andriy Butenko, Ukraine’s Minister of Education and Science, discussed with Seymur Mardaliyev, the Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Ukraine, the recognition of higher education documents, the expansion of cooperation between universities, and the preparation of bilateral events in the field of education and science.
“As of early 2026, more than 5,400 Azerbaijani citizens were studying in Ukraine—about one-third of all international students. The Ukrainian side reaffirmed its interest in maintaining this cooperation and creating appropriate conditions for pursuing an education,” according to a statement from the Ministry of Education.
It is noted that special attention was given to the recognition of diplomas from Ukrainian higher education institutions in Azerbaijan.
In particular, the Ukrainian side proposed to thoroughly examine the relevant issues within the framework of a specialized working group.
The meeting also addressed the issue of documentation required for the admission and arrival of Azerbaijani students coming to study in Ukraine.
In addition, the meeting participants discussed preparations for a visit to Azerbaijan by a delegation from the Ministry of Education led by Deputy Minister Mykola Trofimenko.
“The proposed program includes a working group meeting on the recognition of educational documents, as well as meetings with the leadership of the relevant ministry and university rectors. The visit is intended to facilitate the development of joint decisions and the establishment of direct partnerships between higher education institutions in both countries. The possibility of organizing a meeting between the education ministers of Ukraine and Azerbaijan by the end of this year was also discussed,” the statement reads.
The parties also discussed preparations for the 14th meeting of the Joint Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation and the signing of an intergovernmental agreement on scientific and technical cooperation.
