On February 11, 2026, an official event was held in Baku to mark the 108th anniversary of the restoration of state independence of the Republic of Lithuania. The event was organized at the International Mugham Center. Dr. Raziya Isayeva, Rector of Khazar University, as well as heads of various structural divisions of the university, participated in the ceremony. Khazar University's representation at such international-level events of diplomatic significance is part of the strategic line pursued by the university in expanding international relations and deepening academic and cultural cooperation with foreign partners.

The event was attended by Fariz Rzayev, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan, ambassadors of foreign countries accredited in Azerbaijan, diplomats, as well as public and political figures. The official part began with the performance of the national anthems of Azerbaijan and Lithuania.

Kestutis Vaskelevicius, Ambassador of Lithuania to Azerbaijan, delivered a speech discussing Lithuania's path to independence, the importance of national will and ideological unity. He emphasized that the idea of independence is one of the common values uniting the peoples of Azerbaijan and Lithuania, and referenced Mohammad Amin Rasulzade's statement: "Once raised, the flag will never be lowered again."

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan Fariz Rzayev, in his speech, noted that Azerbaijan-Lithuania relations have historical roots, that these ties have been forming since the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic period, and stated that political, diplomatic and humanitarian cooperation between the two countries is currently developing successfully.

It should be noted that within the framework of cooperation established between Khazar and diplomatic missions of foreign countries accredited in Azerbaijan, ambassadors and members of the diplomatic corps regularly participate closely in scientific-academic and public events held at the university. Within this cooperation framework, diplomats conduct seminars, lectures and thematic meetings for Khazar students, sharing their knowledge and experience on topics of international relations, diplomacy, global processes and intercultural dialogue. Such initiatives make an important contribution to the formation of students' global worldview and the university's closer integration with the international academic environment.

The musical program presented within the framework of the event by renowned jazz musician Salman Gambarov and his "Bakustic-jazz" ensemble added special color to the ceremony.

Khazar University aims to continue its activities directed toward expanding cooperation with foreign partners and enabling students to gain international experience by actively participating in such international and diplomatic platforms in the future.