On October 10, 2017, the Founder of Khazar University and the Chairman of its Board of Directors and Trustees Prof. Hamlet Isakhanli met with the President of Paris Sorbonne University Prof. Dr. Jobert Barthelemy. The meeting was held at Paris Sorbonne University in Paris, France within the Experience Exchange Visit organized by Paris Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi.

Participants of the meeting included administrative staff members of Khazar University (Rector Dr. Hassan Niknafs, Vice-Rector for Research Dr. Irada Khalilova, Development Director Ms. Raziya Isayeva, Psychology Department Coordinator Ms. Ulkar Isayeva, Director of International Affairs Office Ms. Turan Jafarova) and its affiliate Dunya School (co-founder of Dunya School Ms. Naila Isayeva, Principal of Dunya School Ms. Marufa Madatli, IB Program Coordinator Ms. Rena Hasanova). Advisor to the Rector of Paris Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi Mr. Imran Mukhtarov also participated in the meeting.

Cooperation between the two universities, joint projects and research were discussed during the meeting. At the end of the meeting, Prof. Hamlet Isakhanli presented materials about Khazar University, memorable gifts as well as traditional Azerbaijani souvenirs to the president of Paris Sorbonne University. Prof. Isakhanli also invited President Barthelemy to visit Khazar University.