Hamlet Isakhanli, founder of Khazar University and Chairman of the Board of Directors and Trustees, Prof. Acad., was presented with the "Friend of the Society" Honorary Certificate of the "Society of Petroleum Geologists" Public Union on May 20, 2026. The certificate was presented by Elvin Ahmadov, Vice President of the Society, Head of the Oil and Gas Engineering Department at Khazar University, and Doctor of Philosophy in Earth Sciences.

During the meeting, Ahmadov noted that since 2022, Khazar University and the "Society of Petroleum Geologists" Public Union have been engaged in close cooperation. This collaboration has supported students in conducting research, presenting at conferences, and publishing their scientific works in the "Azerbaijan Geologist" journal, founded by the Society. Khazar University has consistently shown commitment to the development of the Society, hosting conferences organized by the Society as well as its office activities. In recognition of all this support and cooperation, the "SPG" Public Union expresses its deepest gratitude to Prof. Acad. Hamlet Isakhanli, Rector Dr. Razia Isaeva, Dr. Fakhrandah Afandiyeva, and Dr. Gunel Bahaddinova.