On December 3, the next meeting of the Scientific Council of the Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnologies was held. Academician Irada Huseynova, the general director of the institute, introduced the participants to the issues on the agenda. Annual reports of Plant Biotechnology and Molecular Bioengineering laboratories, Molecular Biotechnology International Laboratory, and the Department of International and Public Relations were heard at the meeting. The speakers- PhD, assoc.prof. Mahira Mammadova, corresponding member of ANAS Tarlan Mammadov, PhD Aytan Aghayeva informed the council members about important results obtained during 2024, personnel training in laboratories, articles published in local and foreign press, scientific secondments and participation of laboratory employees in local and international events. Minakhanim Aliyeva presented the information posted on the imbb.az website of the institute during the year and statistical data about website views. Everyone approved the reports.