Baku. 18 December. REPORT.AZ/ The Azerbaijani Alumni of Indian Technical Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme met in an event hosted by the embassy of India
Report was informed at the embassy of India in Azerbaijan, that the event was attended by several government officials, professionals and businessmen who have participated in training courses in India under the programme.
Speaking at the event, Ambassador of India, Sanjay Rana informed that ITEC programme was started by the Government of India in September 1964 to share its developmental experience and expertise in various fields with its international partners like Azerbaijan.
Ambassador Rana mentioned that there are 15 slots per year for participants from Azerbaijan under the ITEC programme. Since 2004, more than 100 Azeri candidates have completed different courses in India under the ITEC programme
Deputy Chairman of the State Agency on Alternative and Renewable Energy Sources Jamil Malikov participated and spoke at the event. Jamil Malikov mentioned that within the framework of ITEC programs several officials of the State Agency on Alternative and Renewable Energy Sources attended expertise programs and seminars on “Wind turbine technology and applications” and experience exchange has been carried out in Azerbaijan in this field. Jamil Malikov said that Azerbaijan is interested in International Solar Alliance initiated by the Prime Minister of India, which acts as a common platform for cooperation between the countries rich with solar energy and which will create an opportunity for the establishment of solar energy stations in the countries with big solar energy potential.