On December 16, the rector of Sumgayit State University (SSU), associate professor Rufat Azizov, met with the director, teachers, and students of Sumgayit Music College, which is part of the Azerbaijan National Conservatory. The meeting highlighted the important role of the college in supporting and contributing to the successful execution of joint cultural and public events with SSU throughout the year. During the meeting, the rector recognized the contributions of the college's leadership and staff by awarding an Honorary Decree to the director of the college, PhD.in Art History and associate professor Sabina Mehdiyeva, Konul Bekirova, and a group of students, acknowledging their support and effective collaboration. He emphasized that the cooperation between Sumgayit Music College and SSU would continue to thrive, with mutually beneficial projects being implemented. The rector further discussed the university's commitment to becoming a student-oriented institution, noting that the primary goal of new educational initiatives is to align with modern educational standards. He assured that the university would continue to develop in accordance with these evolving requirements. At the conclusion of the meeting, director Sabina Mehdiyeva expressed her gratitude to rector Rufat Azizov for his attention and ongoing support.