Today, an online event dedicated to Youth Day was held under the joint organization of the Council of Young Scientists and Specialists(CYSS) of ANAS Botany Institute and Trade Unions.

The event was opened by the general director of the institute, doctor of biological sciences, professor Sayyara Ibadullayeva, who congratulated the youth on the occasion of February 2 - Youth Day. The scientist noted that the youth policy laid by the great leader Heydar Aliyev is successfully implemented by President Ilham Aliyev today. The attention and care of the state to the youth increase the sense of self-confidence in the youth of Azerbaijan. Emphasizing that the involvement of young people in science is one of the important issues faced by the management of the institute, S. Ibadullayeva also pointed out that the institute will provide financial support to young people whose articles are published in high-impact factor journals. Also, in order to support young people, English language classes are held at a high level for doctoral and master's students of the Institute, she said.

The executive director of the institute, doctor of biological Shakir Gasimov, doctor of biological Naiba Mehdiyeva, PhD in biology Khuraman Khalilova, PhD in biology Shekar Mukhtarova, PhD in biology Parvana Karakhani, PhD in biology Rashad Salimov, Chairman of CYSS Aydan Zeynalova made a speech, congratulated the young people, wished them success in their future activities, and spoke about the important role of Azerbaijani youth in the development of our country.

On the occasion of Youth Day, a competition was held at the Institute of Botany among 23 young people selected for their high scientific and social activities. In the competition, the total number of scientific works, the number of articles in indexed journals, and the number of references to scientific works were taken into account, and it was conducted according to the specified nominations. According to the results of the competition, Yusif Abiyev was awarded 1st place, Nigar Mursal gizi 2nd place, Elgun Mustafabeyli and Aytac Alimammadova 3rd place.

In the end, the young people were awarded with diplomas, certificates and gifts. Speaking on behalf of the young people, A. Zeynalova expressed her gratitude to the management of the institute for the attention and support shown to them.