Fariz Mammadov, Vice-Rector for International Relations of Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU), and Orkhan Vatankhah, Head of the International Relations Department, paid a working visit to the People's Republic of China.

The purpose of the visit was to establish cooperation between AzTU and higher education institutions of the People's Republic of China, and to implement joint activities in the field of research and education.

During the visit, AzTU representatives held meetings at Sias University in Zhengzhou, China, Beijing Institute of Technology in Beijing, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, North China University of Energy, Ningbo Branch of the University of Nottingham in Ningbo, Shanghai University of Engineering Sciences in Shanghai, Shanghai University of Science and Technology, East China University of Science and Technology, Tongji University, and Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology in Nanjing.

Fariz Mammadov, Vice-Rector for International Relations, and Orkhan Vatankhah, Head of the International Relations Department, provided extensive information about AzTU during the meetings. Discussions with representatives of Chinese universities focused on issues such as the implementation of bilateral educational and research projects, mutual teacher-student exchange, writing joint scientific articles, preparation of dual diploma programs, implementation of joint scientific supervisions, mutual participation of students in summer school programs, involvement of doctoral students in scientific research and internship programs.

During the visit, the delegation also visited the Research and Innovation Center of Huawei in Beijing, the Global Energy Interconnection Development and Cooperaton Organization (GEIDCO) organization, and the CHINT Global company operating in Shanghai. During the meetings with the mentioned organizations, a detailed exchange of views was held on the involvement of AzTU students in international internship programs and the implementation of joint scientific research with organizations.

At the Research and Innovation Center of Huawei, the delegation was informed about the company's advanced technological solutions and invented products.

A visual tour of the production areas at CHINT Global was conducted, models of industry and university cooperation were studied, as well as existing experience in implementing joint projects with universities.