A delegation from Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU), led by Rector Professor Vilayat Valiyev, paid an official visit to Malaysia. The main purpose of the visit was to establish and strengthen cooperation in scientific research, education, and innovation with Malaysia’s leading universities. The delegation also included Professor Subhan Namazov, Vice-rector for science and innovation, and Baxtiyar Badalov, Director of the research and development department.

As part of the visit, the delegation visited several of the country’s top higher education institutions, including University Malaya (UM), University Technology MARA (UiTM), University Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU), INTI International University (INTI), and International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). During these meetings, opportunities for inter-university collaboration particularly in engineering, information technologies, innovation, and international rankings were widely discussed, along with proposals for experience-sharing and joint initiatives.

During the meeting at University Malaya, Professor Vilayat Valiyev emphasized AzTU's commitment to international partnerships through joint scientific projects, dual-degree programs, student and faculty exchanges, and initiatives aimed at improving performance in global rankings. The parties explored possible areas of collaboration in these directions.

Meetings with University Kebangsaan Malaysia and University Technology MARA focused on advancing teaching technologies in engineering, implementing joint research projects, sharing best practices to improve ranking indicators, and promoting innovative initiatives. Letters of Intent were signed with both universities.

At Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation, discussions centered around joint projects and initiatives in artificial intelligence, digital transformation, technological applications, and increasing international visibility. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between AzTU and APU.

During the meeting with INTI International University, the parties discussed the implementation of joint projects, academic staff and student exchanges, collaborative conferences and research initiatives, as well as mutual support for improving international rankings. The meeting concluded with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

At International Islamic University Malaysia, discussions covered joint academic programs, collaboration in science and innovation, and participation in international projects.

As a result of the visit, significant steps were taken toward expanding AzTU’s international partnership network and integrating into the global scientific community. The visit, carried out under the leadership of Professor Vilayat Valiyev, reflects the successful execution of AzTU’s internationalization strategy and lays a solid foundation for deeper, more systematic, and ranking-driven collaborations in the future.