A delegation from Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) paid a working visit to Istanbul Technical University, Yildiz Technical University, Bahcheshehir University, and the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBİTAK) Informatics and Information Security Research Center (BILGEM). The delegation included Fariz Mammadov, Vice-Rector for International Relations, Ramiz Aliguliyev, Director of the Institute of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Rahid Alakbarli, Director of the Institute of Defense Technologies and Cybersecurity, Yadigar Imamverdiyev, Head of the Cybersecurity Department, and Atif Namazov, Head of the Department of Engineering Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence.

During the meetings at Istanbul Technical University (ITU), Yıldız Technical University and Bahcheshehir University, agreements were reached on expanding the existing cooperation between the mentioned universities and AzTU in the fields of education and research, including the implementation of a dual diploma program, joint scientific research in the fields of cybersecurity, cryptography, data science and artificial intelligence, publication of joint scientific articles, mutual exchange of researchers, joint doctoral training, and exploring opportunities for dual scientific supervision for master's and doctoral students.

During the meetings with TUBİTAK BİLGEM, the AzTU delegation was informed about the projects implemented by BİLGEM in cybersecurity, cryptography, data analysis and artificial intelligence. The parties discussed the possibilities of joint specialist training in the mentioned areas and joint service provision to industrial enterprises. The delegation also got acquainted with the relevant research centers of BİLGEM.