On June 28, Graduation day was held in the yard of Sumgayit State University. Rector, professor-teaching staff, students and parents took part in the event which commenced with sounding National anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan. 
Rector of University Professor Elkhan Huseynov opened the event, congratulated all the graduates on this occasion and wished them success in their future life. He noted that Sumgayit State University has gained prestige not only in our country, but also abroad. The quality of education is high here. I believe that our graduates will play an active role in the life of our country and contribute to its development. Surely, education is a future of every country. National Leader Heydar Aliyev always paid special attention to the progress of science and education in all stages of state administration and tried for intelligent society. Thanks to historical services of Great leader and his political successor President Ilham Aliyev’s care and attention, Sumgayit State University turned to be one of the prestigious educational centers of the region and country. It should be emphasized that Ilham Aliyev has special care to our University by keeping on progressive traditions founded by Heydar Aliyev. So, a group of professors and lecturers of SSU were awarded with title of “Honorary teacher” and “Taraqqi” medal on occasion of 55th anniversary of Sumgayit State University and for their services in educational development by the Order of President of Azerbaijan Republic; as well as our professor Hasan Sadigov was awarded with personal pension of President of Azerbaijan Republic for long-term productive activity in the field of education. The care and attention of Ilham Aliyev show that this important factor is one of the most substantial strategic directions of state policy. The proper State Programs confirmed by President about development of education are successfully realized. The works done for strengthening material-technical base of educational institutions prove this fact. Rector also emphasized that Azerbaijani education is advancing by the policy determined by the President, great achievements are gained. Education is even exceeding rich natural resources for its intellectual potential importance and advantages. Successful application of education strategy increases citizen responsibility. Every educated citizen has to try for improvement of the country as a qualified cadre. I wish you success in this field and hope that you will always keep in touch with your university. Happy Graduation day, dear graduates!!!
Honorary diplomas, certificates and presents were presented to alumni for their active participation in public and cultural life of the university.
Afterwards university march was sounded by students. Professor Hasan Sadigov, on behalf of parents Ali Abbasov, on behalf of parents of international students Huriyya Aykan delivered speech and congratulated alumni and wished them success. Graduate Ismayil Fakhtiyev expressed his gratitude to university administration and lecturers for care and attention. Then Elshad Aliyev and Chinara Guluzade thanked to Elkhan Huseynov for being employed at the university. 
Graduation day went on with artistic part. Honored artist Nushaba Alasgarli, Alikram Bayramov and other young artists congratulated graduates with their performance. 
Good luck, dear graduates!

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