Azerbaijan State Translation Centre, National Writers Union of Ukraine Sign MOU

Azerbaijan State Translation Centre, National Writers Union of Ukraine Sign MOU

 

The Azerbaijan State Translation Centre (AzSTC) and the National Writers’ Union of Ukraine (NWUU) on Friday, February 12, 2021 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

The document is designed to promote and expand literary and cultural ties between the two countries; to translate and publish samples of classical and modern literature; to arrange book presentations, roundtables and online conferences; to make publications accessible to a wider reading audience, as well as to ensure continuous major media coverage and a wide distribution in state and public libraries.

It further identifies that a joint project proposed for implementation in the context of long-term and constructive cooperation will play an important role in the cultural and social life of the two friendly countries.

The MoU was signed by Board Chair of the AzSTC Afag Masud and Chairman of the NWUU Mikhail Sidorjevski.

 

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