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In this regard, cooperation with Mingachevir Municipality will make an important contribution to the application of students\u2019 theoretical knowledge in a practical environment, the implementation of research related to the city\u2019s socio-economic development, and the university\u2019s more active participation in city life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anar Ismayilov, Chairman of Mingachevir Municipality, noted that this cooperation with the university will create new opportunities for applying scientific approaches in local governance, increasing young people\u2019s participation in public processes, integrating innovative ideas into the urban environment, and organizing municipal activities more effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Memorandum also places special emphasis on areas such as the implementation of social and public projects, the organization of volunteer programs, environmental awareness, urban improvement, digitalization, and support for startup initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The parties plan to support the more systematic and result-oriented development of university\u2013city cooperation by organizing joint conferences, forums, seminars, roundtables, and expert meetings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The signed Memorandum is regarded as an important cooperation platform in terms of strengthening the role of Mingachevir State University as a center of knowledge, research, and human capital in the development of the region, as well as enabling Mingachevir Municipality to make broader use of scientific and innovative approaches in local development processes.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On June 10, 2026, a Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between Mingachevir State University and Mingachevir Municipality. 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