The event dedicated to the 95th anniversary of the distinguished mathematician, Honored Scientist, Academician Faramaz Magsudov was held at the Institute of Information Technology of the Ministry of Science and Education.

The meeting was opened with a welcoming speech by the President of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences, Academician Isa Habibbeyli. He noted that an Action Plan had been prepared in connection with the implementation of the Presidential Order dated March 18, 2025, on the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences. The Academician underlined the significance of holding an event dedicated to the 95th anniversary of Academician Faramaz Magsudov, who served as the president of ANAS from 1997 to 2000, in terms of reviewing the 80-year history of ANAS.    
Academician Isa Habibbeyli mentioned that Faramaz Magsudov had dedicated nearly 50 years of his life to the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences. Significant contributions of the distinguished scientist in advancing mathematics in Azerbaijan as well as his fundamental scientific achievements in several areas of mathematics and mechanics brought him recognition not only in Azerbaijan but also beyond its borders. 

The President of ANAS said that Academician Faramaz Magsudov made significant contributions to the achievements of the Institute of Mathematics and Mechanics of the Azerbaijan Academy of Sciences, which he headed from 1974. He underlined that during Magsudov’s tenure as president of the Academy, he played a key role in the training of highly qualified scientific personnel and the expansion of international relations.

He also spoke about Academician Faramaz Magsudov’s significant role in the struggle for the return of the National Leader of the Azerbaijani people, Heydar Aliyev, to power, thereby preserving our independent statehood. According to the academician the distinguished scientist Faramaz Magsudov always supported the policy of National Leader and was his loyal companion.  

The President of ANAS mentioned that although Academician Faramaz Magsudov was a mathematician, he had a strong passion for literature, poetry, and the arts, and possessed a profound knowledge of the works of Azerbaijani classical writers. He regarded the event held in honor of Faramaz Magsudov as an expression of the high respect and esteem.

At the end of his speech, Academician Isa Habibbeyli emphasized that, on the eve of the 80th anniversary of ANAS, it is every scholar’s duty to highly value the work of their predecessors and deliver information on their heritage to new generations.

Then, the General Director of the Institute of Mathematics and Mechanics of the Ministry of Science and Education, corresponding member of ANAS, Misir Mardanov, delivered a speech highlighting the rich scientific and pedagogical activities of the renowned scientist, Academician Faramaz Magsudov. Professor Misir Mardanov said that even as a student, Faramaz Magsudov showed great interest in research work and dedicated his entire meaningful life to science, rising from a postgraduate student to the position of institute director and president of ANAS.  

Then, the General Director of the Institute of Information Technology of the Ministry of Science and Education and Vice-President of ANAS, Academician Rasim Aliguliyev, delivered a speech emphasizing the great significance of holding an event dedicated to the 95th anniversary of Academician Faramaz Magsudov on the eve of the 80th anniversary of ANAS. He spoke about the exceptional contributions of the prominent scientist to the development of mathematical science in Azerbaijan.

The ANAS Advisor, Academician Telman Aliev, delivered a speech stating that Academician Faramaz Magsudov made significant contributions not only to the field of mathematics in our country but also to the development of cybernetics and information sciences.

The founder of Khazar University, Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Professor Hamlet Isakhanli, Deputy Chairman of the Scientific Council of the Department of Physical, Mathematical and Technical Sciences of ANAS, Academician Javad Abdinov, and the Chief Researcher of the Shamakhi Astrophysical Observatory of the Ministry of Science and Education, Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Professor Ayyub Guliyev, also delivered speeches at the event. They highly appreciated the event dedicated to the 95th anniversary of the late scientist and shared their memories.