On June 22, 2026, during a business trip to Baku, Republic of Azerbaijan, Anvar Normamatovich Shernaev, Head of the International Relations Department of the Tashkent Branch of the D.I. Mendeleev Russian University of Chemical Technology, held a meeting with Ruslan Imanzade, Chairman of the Association of Azerbaijani, Turkish, and Uzbek Entrepreneurs (ATUIAB).

During the meeting, the parties discussed promising areas of cooperation in education, science, innovation, and investment activities. This included attracting Azerbaijani entrepreneurs to implement joint projects and developing scientific and innovative collaboration.

Following the negotiations, a Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between the Tashkent branch of D.I. Mendeleev RCTU and the Association of Azerbaijani, Turkish, and Uzbek Entrepreneurs (ATUIAB), aimed at developing a long-term partnership in the educational, scientific, and investment spheres.

Additionally, within the framework of the "Study in Uzbekistan" program, branch representatives met with the management of the educational agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan — "Timeline" LLC. Following the meeting, a cooperation agreement was signed regarding the recruitment of applicants from Azerbaijan to study at the Tashkent branch of D.I. Mendeleev RCTU.

During the meeting, agency representatives were provided with information about the branch's activities, educational programs, study conditions for international students, and admission rules. The first applicant from the Republic of Azerbaijan was awarded an official invitation to study in the "Chemical Technology" educational program.

The signed agreements will contribute to strengthening educational ties between Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan, expanding international cooperation, and attracting foreign students to the Tashkent branch of D.I. Mendeleev RCTU.