Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences

The closing ceremony of the international symposium titled “Azerbaijan and Türkiye in World Politics,” jointly organized in Baku by the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences and the Turkish Academy of Sciences (TÜBA), was held at the Central Scientific Library of ANAS.

At the event, the President of ANAS, Academician Isa Habibbeyli delivered a speech underlining that the two-day international symposium successfully concluded its work and was remembered for its significant scientific outcomes.

He said that within the framework of the international symposium, nearly 30 reports covering various current topics were presented. As a result of the discussions, all participants got comprehensive information about the role of Azerbaijan and Türkiye in world politics, the positions they hold, and the unity and solidarity of these brotherly countries. 

 “The friendship and brotherhood between Türkiye and Azerbaijan, which can be seen in all areas, including the political arena and the international stage were clearly shown during this scientific symposium as well,”-said the President of ANAS. The topics discussed during the event would create broad opportunities for future research and contribute to the development of new scientific directions. 

Academician Isa Habibbeyli mentioned that the presented reports would be published in Türkiye as a collection of scientific articles, and that this book would serve as a guide and valuable source of information for future researchers. The international symposium had opened a new page in the development of cooperation of ANAS with various scientific institutions of Türkiye and the Association of Academies and Societies of Sciences in Asia (AASSA).

Stating that Türkiye-Azerbaijan relations have entered a new stage of development, the head of ANAS expressed his confidence that this cooperation would lead to a further deepening of scientific ties between the two brotherly countries. He emphasized the special significance of the participation of Turkish scientists visiting Azerbaijan for the first time within the framework of the event and described the establishment of new scientific bridges between the two countries as an important step.

Academician Isa Habibbeyli said that this symposium had become a starting point for new joint scientific projects and future collaborations, while also serving as an important platform for the advancement of scientific relations.

Academician Isa Habibbeyli expressed his gratitude to the participants for their active involvement in the conference.

Further, the President of the Turkish Academy of Sciences (TÜBA), Professor Muzaffer Şeker delivered a speech in which he emphasized the significance of the international event in terms of analyzing the strong relations between Azerbaijan and Türkiye, further developing cooperation between the two countries, eliminating global political tensions, and discussing common scientific topics. He underlined that throughout the two-day symposium, a wide range of interesting and comprehensive presentations were delivered in various fields. 

Professor Muzaffer Şeker emphasized that the ties between the two countries are unshakable and are based on the words of the National Leader of the Azerbaijani people, Heydar Aliyev: “Azerbaijan and Türkiye are one nation, two states,” and the founder of the Republic of Türkiye, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk: “Azerbaijan’s joy is our joy, its sorrow is our sorrow.” 

Quoting a line from the great philosopher Yunus Emre’s poetry, “Sevelim sevilelim, Dünya kimseye kalmaz” (“Let us love and be loved; this world will remain for no one,”) the President of TÜBA expressed his wish for the love between the peoples of Azerbaijan and Türkiye and the unbreakable bond of friendship and brotherhood between the two nations to remain eternal.  

At the end of his speech, the President of TÜBA spoke about the scientific and political importance of the international symposium, the outcomes achieved, and the prospects for future cooperation. He expressed confidence that the event would be remembered as a productive platform of valuable ideas.

At the closing ceremony, Professor Ahmet Nuri Yurdusev, President of the Association of Academies and Societies of Sciences in Asia (AASSA) and Chair of the TÜBA International Relations Working Group, delivered a speech in which he underlined that the training of specialists with deep scientific and technical knowledge is an essential part of every country’s development strategy in the modern era.  

The professor said that the human factor, scientific potential, and highly qualified researchers play a crucial role in the scientific development of the country. Training of specialists with deep scientific knowledge within academies of sciences is one of the priority tasks. He emphasized that today relations between Azerbaijan and Türkiye have risen to the level of strategic partnership, and that strengthening cooperation in the field of science would make a significant contribution to the overall development of both countries.  

The President of AASSA noted that the international symposium, jointly organized by the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS) and the Turkish Academy of Sciences, was held at a high level. Extensive scientific discussions were conducted on relevant topics during the event and scientists and intellectuals from both countries actively participated in addressing actual scientific and social issues. Professor Ahmet Nuri Yurdusev emphasized that this symposium, which brought together scientists from Azerbaijan and Türkiye, became an important platform for exchanging knowledge and experience, as well as for expanding connections.

Later, Eynulla Madatli, Deputy Director for Scientific Affairs at the Institute of Philosophy and Sociology of ANAS and Doctor of Historical Sciences, Zulfiyya Valiyeva, Senior Researcher at the Department of Turkish History and Economy of the Institute of Oriental Studies and PhD in History, along with others spoke at the event. They underlined the importance of the symposium and noted the necessity for the event to cover a wider geographic area.

At the end of the event, participants were presented with certificates.

Afterwards, the symposium participants toured the Presidium building of ANAS.

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

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