Rabat, Feb. 17 (SANA) The Syrian Ministry of Education signed a trilateral strategic partnership Tuesday with the Ministry of Science and Education of Azerbaijan and the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) to support Syria’s educational infrastructure, during a ceremony at the organization’s headquarters in Rabat.
The agreement was signed by Syrian Minister of Education Mohammad Abdul Rahman Turko, Azerbaijani Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev, and ICESCO Director General Salim bin Mohammed al-Malik.
Under the agreement, valid until Dec. 31, 2030, 100 schools will be rehabilitated and 10 new schools built to modern standards with a $30 million budget, funded by Azerbaijan and implemented by ICESCO in coordination with Syrian authorities.
Al-Malik said the deal reflects a joint commitment to rebuild Syrian schools, noting that more than 7,000 ones were damaged during the war, and stressed that school rehabilitation will provide safe learning environments and support Syria’s recovery, which continues with steadfast leadership and backing from friendly and brotherly countries, notably Saudi Arabia and Azerbaijan, alongside international education organizations.
Syrian Minister Turko said education is key to sustainable development, social stability, and building a new Syria, praising Azerbaijan and ICESCO for their support as a model of Islamic solidarity and humanitarian cooperation.
