Academy of the State Customs Committee held an event on "Knowledge Day" and the beginning of the new academic year. The event started with the National Anthem of Azerbaijan and a minute of silence was observed to honor the memory of the martyrs ,who sacrificed their lives for Azerbaijan's territorial integrity.

The Chairman of State Customs Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Colonel General of the Customs Service Shahin Baghirov extended his congratulations to the academic staff, students, and their parents on the commencement of the new academic year, expressing his sincere wishes for continued success, academic excellence, and new achievements in the year ahead.

The chairman noted that as a result of the education policy, which was founded by the National Leader Heydar Aliyev and successfully continued by President Ilham Aliyev and the First vice president Mehriban Aliyeva, highly qualified national personnel are trained and science has achieved incredible advancements. The Chairman particularly emphasized the attention and support extended to this sector, highlighting its importance as one of the priority areas in the country’s development strategy. The speaker advised the students to be responsible in their duties and develop as highly qualified personnel for the sake of the successful future of our victorious country.

The head of the Academy of the State Customs Committee, major general of the customs service, Gulu Novruzov, spoke of the state's care for the development of education in the country and the targeted measures being implemented in this area, noting the increase in the number of high-scoring students among those admitted to the Academy, and wished the students success in their future academic lives.

Delivering a speech, Imamverdi Novruzlu, a bachelor's graduate of the Academy, a master's graduate of Stockholm University, a participant in the Second Karabakh War, and a member of the Bar Association of the Republic of Azerbaijan, along with other speakers, congratulated the students and advised them to work diligently for the development of our independent state.

Later, 1st year students with high scores were presented student cards and gifts. The event concluded with a musical performance by the students.

It is to be noted that 140 students in Bachelor’s programs and 14 students in Masters’ programs got the chance to be a student of the Academy in 2026/2027 academic year.

Following the event, the Chairman of the State Customs Committee visited the lecture halls to observe the teaching process and familiarize himself with the organisation of academic activities and the facilities available to students. He met with students admitted to the Master’s programmes, congratulated them on their achievement, and wished them every success in their future academic endeavours. The meeting also provided an opportunity to exchange views on their studies and forthcoming academic activities.

Later, the Chairman held a meeting with the academic staff, sharing recommendations on further enhancing the quality of education and promoting the implementation of modern teaching methodologies.