On November 19, Azerbaijan-Russia Forum was opened. Rectors of the leading universities of the two countries and well-known scientists who attended the Forum that was held with the support of the Ministry of  Education and the Ministry of  Education and Science of the  Russian Federation. Then RamilBakhtizin, rector of  Ufa State Oil Technical University, Dmitry Bikov, rector of the Samara State Technical University and the delegation led by professor Maria Dulyasova, the head of the project, were guests of the Sumgait State University. The delegation exchanged views with ElkhanHuseynov at the roundtable on mutual benefits and perspectives  of  the development of science and education. In the HeydarAliyev Center of the University photos reflecting HeydarAliyev`s childhood, adolescence and the period when he worked at the State Security Committee were interesting for the visitors. The rector expressed his satisfaction to see the guests at the University, then he gave information about the history of the University, its activity directions and international programs and projects carried out. 
Professor ElkhanHuseynov mentioned that in the rapidly modernizing Azerbaijan Republic new steps are being taken in accordance with the respond of education system to the challenges of human capital development, the quality of education is consistent with European Standards. He also added that high-level professional staff is the basis of the intellectual potential of the country. Crucial steps are being taken by Sumgait State University in order to increase the motivation of teaching and level of the students` knowledge, to prepare personnel for the world labor market. 
Also, praising the work of the Forum, rector stressed that such meetings play a major role in strengthening mutual and friendly relations between the higher schools of Azerbaijan and Russia. So that a number of issues are discussed, exchange of experience and discussions on various topics are held. 
RamilBakhtizin, rector of the Ufa State Oil Technical University, expressed his satisfaction being in SSU, gave detailed information about their University. Appreciating the role of SSU in the development of science and education, he added that relations between two universities are very important.  Dmitry Bikov, rector of  Samara State Technical University and  professor Maria Dulyasova, head of the project stressed that such meetings will strengthen brotherly and friendly relations between two nations in the future.
A partnership agreement was signed taking into account the  cooperation of  innovative efforts among Sumgait State University , Ufa State Oil Technical University and Samara State Technical University, implementation and formation of scientific-technical partnership programs, development of teaching materials, establishment of network and bilateral cooperation on scientific investigations, foundation of scientific and innovative infrastructure subjects, preparation of joint publications, academic mobility development of students and teaching staff, organization and implementation of seminars, conferences and other cooperation forms. 
Translator:   Ilhama Mammad

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