Vilayat Valiyev, Rector of Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU), met with faculty members and students who participated in the 6th Azerbaijan International Defence Exhibition (ADEX 2026).

The Rector inquired about the work they carried out during the exhibition, the new technologies they explored, and the meetings they held, listening to their impressions.

Vilayat Valiyev noted that the ADEX 2026 exhibition serves as a significant platform for gaining insight into the defense industry, innovative technologies, and modern engineering solutions.

The Rector highly commended the active participation of AzTU faculty and students in the ADEX 2026 exhibition. He stated that expanding activities in the fields of the defense industry, high technologies, and innovative engineering, as well as fostering greater student interest in these areas, are among the university's key objectives. During the meeting, the importance of integrating the experience gained at the “ADEX” exhibition into future academic and research activities, developing students' practical skills, and further strengthening cooperation with industrial enterprises was emphasized.

Subsequently, Yadullah Babayev, Dean of the Faculty of Special Machinery and Technology, thanked the rector for the cordial meeting. He spoke about the significance of the faculty's participation in the “ADEX 2026” exhibition for both students and faculty members. The Dean noted that preparations for the “ADEX 2028” exhibition have already begun, with plans to participate with a larger team and present new projects and innovative solutions.

In conclusion, certificates of appreciation and gifts were presented to the faculty members and students who distinguished themselves through their active participation in the 6th Azerbaijan International Defense Exhibition (“ADEX 2026”).