On December 23, the final Scientific Council meeting of the year was held at Azerbaijan University of Languages (AUL) to summarize the achievements of 2025.

The Rector of AUL, academician Kamal Abdulla, congratulated the university staff on the upcoming New Year and wished them health and success.

During the meeting, academician Kamal Abdulla delivered a report titled “The President of Azerbaijan Among World Leaders.” He extended heartfelt congratulations to President Ilham Aliyev on his birthday and wished him strong health, prosperity, and continued success in his important state activities.

It was noted that during the 44-day Patriotic War, the Glorious Supreme Commander, President Ilham Aliyev, accomplished a great mission of liberation, inscribing the heroic history of the Azerbaijani people in golden letters: “The greatest courage and the greatest victory was the Karabakh Victory, which President Ilham Aliyev executed with exceptional skill. The President, always attentive to the wishes of the people, achieved not only military victories but also moral triumphs, demonstrating them to the world.” Under his leadership, the liberation of occupied territories, restoration of Azerbaijan’s territorial integrity, and efforts to strengthen the country’s international reputation earned the President respect and recognition among world leaders. Following the war, large-scale reconstruction and the “Great Return” initiative have been implemented in the liberated regions under his guidance.

In his speech, academician Kamal Abdulla also highlighted that the tasks set at AUL for the year had been successfully accomplished, the university’s international reputation had increased, and he once again congratulated the staff on the New Year, extending his best wishes.

The Dean of the Faculty of International Relations and Regional Studies, İbrahim Kazımbəyli, delivered a report titled “A Determined, Wise Leader – Conceptual View of a 22-Year Period, the Guarantee of Azerbaijan’s Independence and Sovereignty.” He emphasized that as a result of the political course set by National Leader Heydar Aliyev and successfully continued over the past 22 years by President Ilham Aliyev, Azerbaijan has become the strongest state in its history. Today, under the President’s leadership, Azerbaijan has achieved significant political and economic successes, implemented reforms and changes, and continues to advance resolutely, strengthening its international prestige.

AUL’s Vice-Rector for International Relations, Jalə Qəribova, presented the current state and prospects of international relations. She noted that ADU’s international outreach had expanded significantly in recent years, increasing the interest of foreign students in the university:

“2025 has been especially important for intensifying AUL’s international activities and strengthening its position in the global education system. The university focused its international cooperation on the strategic development goals of the national education system, participated actively in international projects, and established diverse partnerships with foreign universities,” the Vice-Rector stated. She highlighted that this year, admitting foreign students was a priority, resulting in a significant increase in their number. The number of foreign academic and administrative staff also increased, contributing to the formation of an international academic environment. Currently, 14 foreign academic and administrative representatives are working at the university. During the reporting period, 16 Memorandums of Understanding were signed with leading universities from the UK, Japan, Turkey, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan. Significant achievements were also made in cultural and scientific diplomacy, with 25 meetings and joint events held with representatives of foreign embassies and diplomatic missions in Azerbaijan.

The meeting also included reports from AUL’s Trade Union Committee Chair Misgər Məmmədov on the Social-Economic Commission, and the Chief Accountant Vüsalə Hüseyn presented ADU’s projected budget for 2026. Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs Şəfəq Şahməmmədova discussed the nomination of Professor Əsgər Zeynalov’s book “Эреванская аристократия” for the State Prize, highlighting its historical, political, and artistic significance. Other speakers informed attendees about efforts to enhance the university’s scientific potential and the skills of the teaching staff.

The final Scientific Council meeting of 2025 concluded with recommendations for publication and various proposals for the upcoming year, and the ADU staff were congratulated and wished new successes.