A teleconference dedicated to the fifth anniversary of the activity of Association of Russian-Azerbaijani Universities was held between Sumgayit State University (SSU) and Ufa State Oil Technical University (USOTU) on December 18.

Opening the event, USOTU Rector Oleg Alexandrovich Baulin greeted the Association"s co-chair from Azerbaijan, SSU Rector Professor Elkhan Huseynov and the participants of the teleconference. He spoke about the economic, cultural and strong friendly relations between the Republic of Azerbaijan (AR) and the Russian Federation (RF), reforms in science and education in his country, and stressed the importance of expanding cooperation.

By the decision of the Scientific Council of Ufa State Oil Technical University of the Russian Federation, it was announced that the rector of Sumgayit State University, co-chair of the Russian-Azerbaijani University Association, Professor Elkhan Huseynov was named an honorary professor of USOTU.

The Azerbaijani co-chair of the association, the rector of SSU, Professor Elkhan Huseynov, in turn, greeted the participants and congratulated the rector of USOTU O.A. Bauli on his election as rector. He noted that the relations between Azerbaijan and Russia are exemplary in all areas. Professor Elkhan Huseynov expressed satisfaction with the awarding of the title of Honorary Professor of USOTU and thanked for the honorary title. He said he would continue to work to strengthen ties between Russia and Azerbaijan in the field of science and education. Elkhan Huseynov was awarded an honorary professor"s diploma, medal and mantle online.

He noted that in 2015, a Cooperation Agreement was signed between USOTU and SSU. In accordance with the cooperation agreement, thanks to the leadership of the Azerbaijani co-chair of the Russian-Azerbaijani Universites’ Association, Professor Elkhan Huseynov, SSU administration, staff members and students have repeatedly visited Ufa State Oil Technical University, participated in scientific conferences, forums of the Russian-Azerbaijani Universities’ Association, and Student Forums. At the same time, employees of USOTU regularly participated in scientific conferences organized at SSU, the results of research work were published in the Scientific journals of both universities. Sumgayit State University hosted the Summer School "Journey to the Land of Fire to Azerbaijan" on July 14-21, 2019 with the support of the Ministry of Education, organized by the Association of Azerbaijani-Russian Higher Education Institutions. It was attended by about 70 students from Russia and local universities. Within the framework of the "Summer School", students organized various seminars, meetings, round tables, excursions to suitable tourist destinations and got acquainted with the nature, historical and architectural monuments, national cuisine of our country.

The events held for 5 years were a great impetus in strengthening relations between Azerbaijani and Russian universities, a number of important issues were discussed, discussions were held on various topics and a joint agreement was reached to intensify cooperation in the field of education.