On March 3, 2017, a meeting with the representatives of Lyon 2 University was held at Khazar University. The main objective of the meeting was to discuss the perspectives on future collaboration between the two universities. The meeting was attended by Hamlet Isaxanli, the founder of Khazar University and Chairman of its Board of Directors and Trustees; President Hassan Niknafs; Mahammad Nuriyev, Vice Rector for Academic Affairs; deans and other staff members. After Hamlet Isaxanli’s welcoming remarks, Raziya Isayeva, Development Director of Khazar University, made a presentation about Khazar University. Jim Walker, Vice Rector for International Relations of Lyon 2 University, informed the meeting participants about Lyon 2 University.

At the end of the meeting, a memorandum of understanding was signed.