On October 13, 2025, a six-member delegation led by the Rector of Mingachevir State University (MSU), Anar Eminov, visited the Republic of Türkiye and met with the Rector of Dokuz Eylül University, Prof. Dr. Bayram Yılmaz, in Izmir.

During the meeting, Prof. Dr. Bayram Yılmaz expressed his satisfaction with welcoming the MSU delegation and emphasized the importance of strengthening ties between higher education institutions of the two brotherly countries. He noted that strategic partnerships between Azerbaijani and Turkish universities contribute not only to academic collaboration but also to cultural integration. Highlighting that cooperation built on shared values would further reinforce educational unity, he expressed confidence that joint initiatives would bring significant benefits to the development of higher education systems in both countries.

Expressing his gratitude for the warm reception, Rector Anar Eminov noted that partnerships with Turkish universities hold a special place in MSU’s international cooperation policy. He emphasized that the main objectives of this collaboration are to expand student and staff exchange, support joint scientific research, and implement collaborative projects, adding that the signed memorandum should be regarded not merely as a document but as a bridge to the future.

At the end of the meeting, following detailed discussions on the scope of cooperation, the Memorandum of Understanding was signed by Rector Anar Eminov and Prof. Dr. Bayram Yılmaz.

According to the memorandum, the parties will implement dual degree programs, carry out joint activities in education and scientific research, organize joint research projects, international conferences, and seminars, and facilitate the exchange of academic staff, researchers, and students. The agreement also covers mutual hosting of visiting faculty and students, development of joint master’s programs, sharing of innovative management and teaching practices, exchange of scientific publications and research outcomes, cooperation in environmentally oriented projects and sustainable development initiatives, as well as the organization of joint training programs and courses.

Following the signing ceremony, the delegation toured the university campus and reviewed its academic infrastructure.

It should be noted that through this cooperation, Mingachevir State University further expands its international partnership network, marking a new stage in Azerbaijan–Türkiye higher education relations.