On April 5, 2016, an event dedicated to the theme of multiculturalism in Azerbaijan was held at Khazar University with the joint coordination of Khazar University and the Knowledge Foundation under the President of the Azerbaijan Republic. The event was held within the framework of the national Multiculturalism Year, which was announced in 2016 by the President of the Azerbaijan Republic. It was opened by Dr. Hasan Niknafs, President of the University, who spoke about the importance of multiculturalism and said he appreciates the partnership between the Knowledge Foundation and Khazar University.
Then Oktay Samadov, Executive Director of the Knowledge Foundation, made a presentation about the foundation and its activities to promote multiculturalism in Azerbaijan. Next Mohsun Nagisoylu, corresponding member of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences as well as Director of the Linguistics Institute of ANAS, made a presentation of the book Literary Roots of Azerbaijani Multiculturalism, edited by Academic Kamal Abdullayev.
Finally, Dr. Mukhtar Hajizada, Head of the Department of Political Science and International Relations, mentioned the importance of the event in light of the current tension in the region, and he thanked the Knowledge Foundation for their partnership.