28 May marks Republic Day in Azerbaijan, a JINR Member State. The Republic of Azerbaijan joined JINR since the moment of its proclamation as a sovereign republic. National scientific centres and researchers of Azerbaijan have collaborated with JINR throughout its history. Nowadays, cooperation with Azerbaijan covers all research areas of the JINR Laboratories. Geography and areas of cooperation are being developed.

The Directorate of the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research congratulates Azerbaijani colleagues and partners, as well as their relatives, on Republic Day and wishes them good health, happiness, well-being, luck, and new professional successes for the benefits of science and progress.