On October 16, the Second Rectors Forum between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan higher education institutions was held in Khankendi, hosted by Karabakh University.
This was reported to elchi by the Ministry of Science and Education.
It was stated that the forum, attended by a total of about 30 higher education institutions from both countries, was dedicated to the development of higher education partnership. The forum was organized to expand cooperation in the field of higher education, promote joint initiatives in scientific research and innovation, and strengthen inter-university relations.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, the rector of Karabakh University, Shahin Bayramov, welcomed the forum participants and expressed his satisfaction with seeing them at Karabakh University.
In his speech, Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev spoke about the development dynamics of cooperation between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan in the field of science and higher education. The minister emphasized the importance of expanding academic relations between universities, strengthening experience exchange, and implementing joint initiatives.
The rector of Tashkent State University of Economics, Kongratbay Sharipov, noted the importance of the forum in establishing new partnerships and strengthening existing cooperation ties. He stated that such platforms create important opportunities for the development of joint scientific research and educational projects.
Within the framework of the forum, panel discussions were held with the participation of the heads of leading higher education institutions of the two countries. Discussions were held on strengthening university-industry cooperation, practical application of scientific research results, increasing innovation potential, and developing international cooperation between Azerbaijani and Uzbek higher education institutions.
About 60 memorandums of understanding were signed at the event, envisaging the expansion of inter-university cooperation and the implementation of joint scientific and academic initiatives.
The forum program also included introductory tours of Khankendi and Shusha cities for the participants, as well as a visit to School No. 1 named after Mirzo Ulughbek located in Fuzuli city.
The forum will continue its work on October 17.
