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Azerbaijan-Uzbekistan Second Rectors’ Forum held

16 October 2026 17:51 (UTC +04:00)

The Second Rectors’ Forum between higher education institutions of Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan was held on October 16 in the city of Khankendi, hosted by Karabakh University, the Ministry of Science and Education told APA.

It was reported that the forum, attended by nearly 30 higher education institutions from the two countries in total, was dedicated to the development of higher education partnerships. The forum was organized with the aim of expanding cooperation in the field of higher education, promoting joint initiatives in scientific research and innovation, as well as strengthening inter-university relations.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Rector of Karabakh University Shahin Bayramov welcomed the forum participants and expressed his pleasure at seeing them at Karabakh University.

Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev spoke about the dynamics of the development of cooperation between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan in the fields of science and higher education. The minister emphasized the importance of expanding academic ties between universities, strengthening the exchange of experience, and implementing joint initiatives.

Rector of Tashkent State University of Economics Kongratbay Sharipov noted the importance of the forum in terms of establishing new partnerships and strengthening existing cooperation ties. He said such platforms create important opportunities for the development of joint scientific research and educational projects.

As part of the forum, panel discussions were held with the participation of the heads of leading higher education institutions of the two countries. During the discussions, views were exchanged on strengthening university-industry cooperation, the practical application of scientific research results, increasing innovation potential, and developing international cooperation between higher education institutions of Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan.

Around 60 memoranda of understanding aimed at expanding inter-university cooperation and implementing joint scientific and academic initiatives were signed at the event.

The forum program also included familiarization tours of the cities of Khankendi and Shusha for the participants, as well as a visit to School No. 1 named after Mirza Ulugbek, located in the city of Fuzuli.

The forum will continue its work on October 17.