Baku: A cooperation meeting was held between Baku Engineering University (BMU) and Xi'an Shiyou University (XSYU), attended by BMU faculty members, representatives of the Ministry of Science and Education, and XSYU leadership and academic staff.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, BMU Rector Yagub Piriyev highlighted the strategic relations between Azerbaijan and China, noting that the high-level political dialogue between President Ilham Aliyev and President Xi Jinping has created favorable conditions for enhancing cooperation, including in higher education. He emphasized BMU's growing collaboration with Chinese universities and the upcoming launch in 2025 of bachelor's-level dual-degree programs, which are the first of their kind at the university. Piriyev expressed confidence that the partnership with Xi'an Shiyou University would strengthen academic and scientific development and foster a long-term partnership.
Yagub Piriyev also provided an overview of BMU's activities and achievements, noting the university's progress in the QS World University Rankings and its role in training specialists in engineering, information technology, architecture, and economics. He highlighted BMU's infrastructure, focus on research and innovation, and expanding network of international partnerships.
Zhang Rongjun, Vice President of Xi'an Shiyou University, discussed the university's academic, research, and international cooperation priorities, emphasizing its strengths in energy, petroleum engineering, geology, information technology, and applied sciences. He praised Baku Engineering University for its achievements and expressed confidence that their cooperation would promote the exchange of experience and expertise.
The meeting explored future cooperation between the two universities, including joint research projects, academic exchanges, dual-degree programs, and other collaborative initiatives.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties signed a memorandum of understanding covering cooperation in education and research, joint projects, the establishment of laboratories, and other partnership initiatives. The visitors also toured BMU's Technopark and laboratories, expressing admiration for the university's research and innovation infrastructure.