The second phase of the turnkey installation of 12 laboratories, which started with the signing of Phase 1 between TÜBİTAK UME and Azerbaijan Metrology Institute (AzMI) in December 2023, was signed as Phase 2 on May 6, 2025 at AzMI. With this contract, it is aimed to strengthen the metrology infrastructure in Azerbaijan and further increase the measurement capabilities.

The projects are implemented within the framework of the Action Plan "Socio-Economic Development Strategy 2022-2026" approved by the Decree of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Deputy Minister of Industry and Technology of the Republic of Turkey Mr. Muhammet Kasım Gönüllü and the State Agency for Antimonopoly and Consumer Market Supervision under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan President Elnur Bagirov The project contract for Phase 2 was signed by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Çetintaş, Director of TÜBİTAK UME and Mr. Khamis Seyranov, General Manager of AzMI. The project signing ceremony was attended by the Ambassador of Turkey to Baku Prof. Dr. Birol Akgün, members of the Committee on Economy, Politics, Industry and Entrepreneurship of the Milli Mejlis of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the State Agency for Antimonopoly and Consumer Market Supervision. President deputies also attended

With the new cooperation, 14 new metrology laboratories will be established and modernized in Azerbaijan. With the measures to be taken within this scope, it is aimed to further strengthen the country's quality infrastructure, increase the export potential and develop a competitive and sustainable economy.

With the realization of these projects, Azerbaijan will have a modern and strong metrology infrastructure and the quality infrastructure in industrial production will improve