The delegation of the Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU), led by Vice-Rector for Science and Innovation Subhan Namazov and Director of the Research and Development Department Bakhtiyar Badalov, paid an official visit to leading universities in Islamabad, the capital of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Jala Karimova, a representative of the Agency for Science and Higher Education, also joined the visit. During the visit, the delegation held meetings with the leadership of the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), COMSATS University, the University of Computer and Emerging Sciences (FAST), Bahria University, and Air University.

Throughout the visit, extensive discussions were held on expanding cooperation opportunities with these universities. The parties reached agreements on joint research projects, co-authored scientific publications, and establishment of mutual research platforms. At NUST one of Pakistan’s leading engineering and innovation-oriented universities, the discussions focused on establishing a Joint Center of Excellence, publishing articles in high-impact journals, developing certification programs, and implementing faculty exchange initiatives.

During the meeting with Professor Dr. Sajid Qamar, Rector of COMSATS University, both sides expressed their commitment to comprehensive cooperation. Agreements were reached on organizing joint scientific conferences, enhancing collaboration in international rankings, co-authoring high-indexed publications, and inviting short-term visiting professors.

At FAST University, the delegation met with Rector Professor Dr. Aftab A. Maroof, where the parties agreed to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), jointly use existing laboratory facilities, and provide dual supervision for doctoral and master’s students. Meetings with the leadership of Bahria University and Air University also resulted in an agreement to sign MoUs in the near future and establish coordination mechanisms for joint research activities.

During the visit, the delegation familiarized itself with the universities’ material-technical and laboratory infrastructures and explored opportunities for practical collaboration. As a result of the discussions, agreements were reached to sign mutual Memoranda of Understanding and to further develop broad cooperation in research, innovation, and academic exchange.