On 8 June, the 8th meeting of the Scientific Council of the Turkic Academy was held in the city of Turkestan, Republic of Kazakhstan.   The meeting was attended by official representatives of the bodies responsible for science and education in the member states and observer states of the Organization of Turkic States, as well as the President of the Turkic Academy, Shahin Mustafayev.   The meeting discussed the activities of the Turkic Academy for 2024–2025, the projects and events carried out this year, as well as the action plan for 2026, priority areas of research and significant anniversaries in the Turkic world.   Speaking at the meeting, Emin Amrullayev, Minister of Science and Education, reported on the work carried out to expand joint research initiatives, academic exchanges and institutional cooperation between higher education and research institutions during Azerbaijan’s chairmanship of the Scientific Council of the Turkish Academy.   The Minister noted that Azerbaijan attaches particular importance to an innovation-driven model of development in the field of science and technology, and that the main areas of focus include artificial intelligence, biotechnology, quantum technology, digital transformation and renewable energy.   The Minister emphasized that the Turkic Academy plays a vital role in strengthening the collective scientific capacity of the Turkic world, as well as in developing research centres and mechanisms for knowledge exchange. He also noted that the events marking the 100th anniversary of the First Turkic Congress, held in Baku, are of particular significance in terms of safeguarding and promoting the scientific, cultural and linguistic heritage of the Turkic world.   Following the meeting, it was decided to transfer the chairmanship of the Scientific Council of the Turkic Academy of Sciences from the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and to hold the 9th meeting of the Scientific Council in the Kyrgyz Republic.

08/06/2026 20:17

On 8 June, as part of the 9th meeting of the Education Ministers of the Organization of Turkic States, Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev met with the Minister of National Education of the Republic of Türkiye, Yusuf Tekin.   During the meeting, the current state of cooperation between the two countries in the field of general and vocational education was discussed, as well as initiatives planned for the future implementation.   The participants exchanged views on opportunities for cooperation with a general education institution planned to be opened, particularly in Istanbul, as well as on opportunities for cooperation between vocational education institutions in the two countries.

08/06/2026 18:45

On 8 June, as part of the 9th meeting of the Ministers of Education of the Organization of Turkic States, the Minister of Science and Education, Emin Amrullayev, met with Erol Özvar, the Chairman of the Higher Education Council of the Republic of Türkiye (YÖK).   During the meeting, the current state of affairs and future initiatives for cooperation in the field of higher education between the two countries were discussed. In particular, views were exchanged on expanding cooperation between higher education institutions in both countries, implementing joint research projects, and exploring opportunities for cooperation within the framework of the Turkish-Azerbaijani University.

08/06/2026 18:43

On June 8, the 9th Meeting of the Ministers of Education of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) was held in the city of Turkistan, Republic of Kazakhstan.   The meeting, hosted by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, was chaired by the country's Minister of Science and Higher Education, Sayasat Nurbek.   The meeting discussed issues related to the development of multilateral cooperation in the field of education within the framework of the “Turkic World Vision – 2040”, the “OTS Strategy 2022–2026”, as well as the decisions adopted at OTS summit meetings and meetings of education ministers.   During the meeting, an exchange of views was held on projects and initiatives aimed at strengthening educational integration in the Turkic world, increasing academic mobility, ensuring the sustainability of the activities of the Union of Turkic Universities (TÜRKÜNİB), as well as the establishment of the Turkic World Higher Education Area. In addition, opportunities for joint cooperation in the field of general education, including student and teacher exchange programs, were discussed.   Speaking at the meeting, Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev highly appreciated the work being carried out to develop cooperation in the fields of science and education within the framework of the Organization of Turkic States. The minister stated that the initiatives put forward in the fields of general and higher education would contribute to expanding academic mobility among OTS member and observer states, strengthening inter-university ties, and deepening integration in the field of education across the Turkic world. The minister also presented Azerbaijan’s initiative on establishing more systematic institutional cooperation in the field of higher education within the Turkic world.   At the conclusion of the meeting, the communiqué of the 9th meeting was signed, and several strategic documents and initiatives were approved.

08/06/2026 18:25

On June 8, as part of the 9th meeting of the Ministers of Education of the Organization of Turkic States, Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev met with the Minister of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva.   During the meeting, the current state of cooperation between the two countries in the field of pre-school and general education was discussed, as well as initiatives planned for the future implementation.

08/06/2026 18:15

Within the framework of the ongoing cooperation between the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Microsoft, efforts to establish a unified digital ecosystem across higher education institutions continue to advance. This collaboration aims to expand access to modern digital tools for academic staff, students, and administrative personnel, while promoting the integration of digital solutions into both teaching and institutional management processes.   As part of a centralized approach, a total of 20 higher education institutions are expected to be equipped with licensed Microsoft tools. To date, all necessary technical and organizational preparations have been completed, and Microsoft solutions have been successfully deployed at Azerbaijan State University of Economics, Azerbaijan Technical University, Karabakh University, Ganja State University, Sumgait State University, Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University, Azerbaijan University of Languages, Azerbaijan Technological University, Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University, and Mingachevir State University. The onboarding process is continuing in a phased manner at the remaining higher education institutions.   The artificial intelligence–based solutions available through the Microsoft platform, particularly the Copilot tool, provide educators with additional opportunities to enhance the efficiency of academic activities, including lesson planning, the development of instructional materials, assessment processes, and other teaching-related tasks. The adoption of AI-powered tools contributes to optimizing faculty workload and improving the overall quality of education.   This program, implemented through the partnership between the Ministry of Science and Education and Microsoft, is of significant importance for accelerating digital transformation within the higher education system, fostering the integration of innovative technologies into the learning environment, and supporting the development of digitally skilled human capital.

03/06/2026 12:39

The Ministry of Science and Education, the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport, and OpenAI sign MOU to bring adaptive AI tutoring to 500,000+ students – the first state-integrated deployment of its kind in the region.   The Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan and OpenAI today began a collaboration to deploy a Ministry-led adaptive tutoring platform powered by OpenAI’s API.  The platform will be deployed across Azerbaijan's national Digital School network.   The platform will operate as an AI layer within Azerbaijan's existing national learning programme. It will deliver adaptive diagnostics, personalised in-lesson practice, an AI tutor responsive to each student's specific learning requirements, and real-time performance data accessible to teachers, school principals, and the Ministry. The deployment will begin with a limited pilot and scale over time, with teacher oversight, aligned to the national curriculum, ongoing evaluation, and data protection built into the rollout.   "By giving our teachers and students the opportunity to engage with new AI tools and develop the skills to apply them effectively, we are building early, hands-on experience for the responsible use of these technologies within our education system. Our collaboration with OpenAI directly supports the integration of artificial intelligence into education as part of Azerbaijan's broader Action Plan on Digital Development approved by the President of Azerbaijan." — Emin Amrullayev, Minister of Science and Education, Republic of Azerbaijan   The collaboration extends beyond the education system. The Ministry of Digital Development and Transport will co-lead the development of a national AI innovation ecosystem, including hackathons, Build Days, and structured R&D collaboration designed to position Azerbaijan as a regional hub for AI-native solutions.   “Azerbaijan is taking a thoughtful, ambitious approach to bringing AI into education. This partnership builds on strong national digital infrastructure and a clear commitment to helping students and teachers use AI in practical, responsible ways. We’re excited to support the development of an API-powered platform that can explore how AI supports learning, strengthens classroom practice, and helps build the skills students will need for the future.” — Kevin Mills, Head of GTM Education and Government Programs at OpenAI

29/05/2026 18:27

A delegation led by Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev visited Queen's Belfast University in Northern Ireland.   During the visit, a meeting was held with university officials. The meeting focused on prospects for cooperation in higher education, the development of inter-university ties, and opportunities for scientific research and academic exchange.   The delegation also toured the university campus, classrooms, and research centers. They were briefed on the university’s modern educational approaches and innovative infrastructure.

21/05/2026 18:42

As part of his visit to London, Emin Amrullayev met with Nunzio Quacquarelli, founder and president of the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) ranking agency.   During the meeting, participants discussed the current performance indicators and prospects for the further development of Azerbaijani universities in the QS rankings. At the same time, with a view to strengthening global competition in higher education, an exchange of views took place regarding projects planned for implementation in the coming period across various fields.   The parties also discussed the participation of the Azerbaijani delegation at the European Higher Education Summit, which will take place in Budapest next month, and the representation of our universities at the pavilion there.  

21/05/2026 13:40

Within the framework of the World Education Forum held in London, Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev met with Phil Baty, Chief Executive Officer for Global Affairs of the international rating agency “Times Higher Education” (THE).   During the meeting, the current representation indicators of Azerbaijani higher education institutions in the THE international rankings, the progress achieved in recent years, and the measures taken to increase the global competitiveness of universities were discussed.   The parties emphasized the importance of cooperation in terms of strengthening the international academic reputation of Azerbaijani universities and achieving higher results in global rankings.

19/05/2026 22:00