On July 13, the head of Sumgayit City Executive Power Zakir Farajov got acquainted with the repair work carried out in the dormitory No. 1 of Sumgayit State University. The President got acquainted with the renovated rooms of the dormitory, reading room, dining room, laundry and recreation area for students to spend their free time. He praised the fact that the dormitory will be available to students until the new academic year. He noted that despite the difficult historical period at the end of the last century, Azerbaijan was recognized in the world as a country that confidently went through a great evolution in its socio-economic and cultural life and ensured a stable, secure and modern standard of living. The country's international prestige has grown significantly, the traditions of statehood in society have been strengthened, and the construction of modern socio-economic infrastructure has been successfully implemented. High financial opportunities from economic development have made a significant contribution to macroeconomic stability and growth for many years, creating a strong potential for security. These opportunities guarantee the strengthening of Azerbaijan's economic sovereignty during the post-war period and its transformation into a powerful state with a high social welfare society based on modern living standards.

Zakir Farajov spoke about the large-scale construction work in the city, the implementation of large-scale projects, the construction of new industrial enterprises, the rapid development of Sumgayit in general, emphasizing that this development is possible due to the constant attention and care of President Ilham Aliyev. He noted that the dynamic growth of the country's economy, like all other areas, has created favorable conditions for the development of education, and a new phase has begun. In accordance with the decree of the President and the program of socio-economic development of the regions, Sumgayit State University aims to meet the needs of qualified personnel for enterprises working with technology in accordance with modern world standards and has become an influential scientific and educational center not only in the region but also in the country. It is gratifying that the achievements of the university are highly appreciated by the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Mr. Ilham Aliyev. One of the largest projects implemented at Sumgayit State University in this direction was the overhaul of the university's dormitory No. 1. Both dormitories of the university have been inhabited by IDP families since 1992. As part of the state's efforts to improve the social living conditions of refugees and IDPs, a new settlement for IDPs was built in Sumgayit and families living in the university's dormitory No. 1 were relocated to new homes. All conditions are created for the purpose. The repair work in the university's dormitory No. 1 is nearing completion.

Rector Professor Elkhan Huseynov greeted the city executive head Zakir Farajov. He noted that the city administration always contributes to the development of the country. The construction and landscaping work carried out in the city is a clear example of general development. The rector spoke about the projects implemented at the university in recent years. He noted that today Sumgayit State University is expanding mutually beneficial cooperation with the city's industrial enterprises, as a result of which students undergo internships in these enterprises, are formed as qualified personnel of the future. In general, our education policy is aimed at making education accessible to everyone. However, access to education should not only provide knowledge, but also create conditions for students. One of the major projects implemented at Sumgayit State University in this direction was the overhaul of the university's dormitory No. 1, as the lack of dormitories made it difficult to implement our agreements with a number of leading universities around the world, admit foreign students and implement student exchange programs. All conditions are created here for the comfort of students, heating and water systems, as well as fire safety systems are installed, living and living rooms are equipped with the necessary equipment.

Then, the chief executive got acquainted with the territory of the university and visited the memorial complex created to immortalize the memories of students and graduates who rose to the summit of martyrdom in the courtyard of the university. The souls of our martyrs who died for the freedom and territorial integrity of our homeland were commemorated with a minute of silence.

Afterwards, there was an exchange of views on the projects to be implemented at the university around the round table.