Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences

The “Shusha Youth Festival” was held in Shusha city from December 2 to 5, 2024, with the participation of youth from Islamic countries.

On December 3, the SINA forum was organized with the participation of young scientists and specialists from OIC member states.

The event began with the performance of the National Anthem of Azerbaijan.

During the forum, discussions were held on topics such as Islamic culture and civilization, sustainable development, technological innovations, artificial intelligence, the challenges of COP29, the Fifth Industrial Revolution, and the significant role of Islamic science and education.

Youth from countries such as Pakistan, Algeria, Libya, Iran, Tajikistan, and others actively participated in the forum and joined the discussions.

The Vice President of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences, Academician Dilgam Taghiyev said that the Islamic world possesses rich values. Scientists from Islamic countries made significant contributions to global science. According to the academician, Azerbaijan has a sufficient number of scientific institutions. Currently, 96% of more than 320,000 students, studying in 51 universities of Azerbaijan, are youth. Ramil Jabbarov, Head of the Youth Affairs Department of the Ministry of Youth and Sport, expressed his belief that youth from the Islamic world, coming together in the fields of science and education, will accomplish successful work.

The chairman of the Young Scientists and Specialists Council of ANAS, PhD in Chemistry Elmir Babayev, the chairwoman of the Young Scientists and Specialists Council of the Nizami Ganjavi Institute of Literature of ANAS, PhD in Philology Shafa Aliyeva, the Department Head of the Muhammad Fuzuli Institute of Manuscripts, Saadat Mustafayeva, the employee of the Institute of Mathematics and Mechanics of the Ministry of Science and Education, PhD in Mechanics Parviz Museyibli, the chairwoman of the Young Scientists and Specialists Council of the Institute of Botany of the Ministry of Science and Education, PhD in Biology Aydan Husuyeva, and Leyla Babazade, a teacher at Garabagh University delivered speeches at the meeting, sharing their thoughts on topics discussed at the forum. The closing ceremony of the “Youth Capital” of the Islamic World in Shusha concluded on December 4. On December 5, a tour was organized for festival participants.

Reyhan Majidli, Public Relations, Press and Information Department of the Presidium Administration of ANAS

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