Baku: Azerbaijan’s Public Administration Academy and the International Institute for Central Asian Studies (IICAS) have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation, marking a significant step in fostering collaboration between the two institutions.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the signing ceremony was attended by the Academy’s rector, Academician Urkhan Alakbarov, and IICAS Director Javlon Vakhabov. Both officials emphasized the importance of strengthening institutional ties and explored avenues for expanded cooperation.
The discussions during the ceremony were centered on several key areas, including the conduct of joint research, preparation of scientific publications, enrollment of IICAS staff in the Academy’s doctoral programs, organization of online lectures, and exchange of experiences.
The memorandum is expected to facilitate an expansion of cooperation in scientific research and education, while also paving the way for the implementation of future joint projects between the two organizations.