Azerbaijani language courses will be organized in 3 state schools in Armenia starting from the next academic year. Within the framework of this initiative, which will be implemented from the 2025-2026 academic year, Azerbaijani and Turkish languages will be taught to students in grades 10-12, and Persian and Georgian languages from grade 5. The program will be implemented on a voluntary basis, and its realization will depend on the availability of qualified teachers. It is interesting to consider whether the teaching of the Armenian language is also possible in secondary schools in Azerbaijan?
Deputy Chairman of the Science and Education Committee of the Milli Majlis, Fariz Ismayilzade, told Modern.az that the teaching of the Azerbaijani language in Armenia could lead to the strengthening of mutual understanding and dialogue in the long-term perspective.
“If Armenians read our sources, literature, and history, they can view the situation more realistically. At that time, they will see the world, as well as the region, more objectively, stay away from fabricated myths, and better understand Azerbaijan's position,” the deputy chairman said.
Member of the Science and Education Committee, Ceyhun Mammadov, stated that steps can be taken towards teaching the Armenian language in secondary schools in Azerbaijan, and this is extremely important:
“For many years, Armenia has been implementing various projects related to Azerbaijan. It should be noted that Armenia has long been conducting scientific research on Azerbaijan and studying our country. Today, we also need to take serious steps in the same direction.”
The deputy also emphasized that we should thoroughly study Armenia, seriously investigate its history, society, politics, and culture:
“In Azerbaijan, steps are being taken in this direction by certain state institutions and structures, but this process should be continued gradually in both secondary schools and universities.
For us, studying the states of the region is of utmost importance. Without a deep understanding of the region's history, it is impossible to control the processes there and pursue a correct policy.”
C. Mammadov also added that we should closely study not only Armenia, but also Georgia, Russia, and other neighboring countries, and master their languages:
“This is both an important and strategically prioritized issue for us. In this regard, we must absolutely achieve the aforementioned goal. Without delay, we must contribute to this process and implement it systematically,” the deputy noted.
