The official opening ceremony of the "Global Sustainable Development Congress 2025" took place in Istanbul, Turkiye, on June 17, 2025, at the initiative of the Times Higher Education (THE) International Ranking Agency. More than 5,000 delegates from 110 countries attended the event which was held at the Istanbul Congress Center. Minister of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Emin Amrullayev featured a speech at the opening ceremony, moderated by Phil Batin, Director General for Global Affairs of the Times Higher Education International Rating Agency. He answered questions about the opportunities created for the development of science and education in the period after Azerbaijan hosted such a prestigious international event as COP29. At the same time, issues such as the work done in our higher education institutions on sustainable development, supporting climate research, developing green skills, establishing global partnerships in the relevant direction, and strengthening international cooperation were noted. It should be noted that Sumgayit State University is represented at the event by a delegation led by the acting rector, professor Aminagha Sadigov. Within the framework of the congress, the university's exhibition pavilion is operating, its achievements and potential are being demonstrated, and negotiations are being held with the heads of foreign universities on cooperation.