Azerbaijan’s Consulate General in Los Angeles hosted a reception for Azerbaijani filmmakers visiting the U.S. within the framework of State Department’s International Visitor Leadership Program. Co-organized by Azerbaijan’s Consulate General and the International Visitors Council of Los Angeles, the event was attended by representatives of culture and film industry, members …
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AZN 4 mln allocated to Youth Foundation
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has signed a decree on additional measures to support the activities of the Youth Foundation, APA reports. According to the decree, AZN 4 mln has been allocated by the Presidential Reserve Fund envisaged in 2019 state budget to the Youth Foundation under the President …
Read More »Russian scientist Alexey Sitnikov gives lecture at International Mugham Center
As part of the second Nasimi Festival of Poetry, Arts and Spirituality, Russian scientist Alexey Sitnikov has delivered a lecture on the theme “Karmalogic. 54 laws of destiny” at International Mugham Center. Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation Leyla Aliyeva attended the event. Alexey Sitnikov is founder of ICCG, major consulting …
Read More »“Manuscripts by Nasimi in world libraries” exhibition launched at National Library
An opening ceremony of the “Manuscripts by Nasimi in world libraries” book exhibition has been held at Azerbaijan National Library named after Mırza Fatali Akhundov. Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation Leyla Aliyeva attended the event. Addressing the event, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Culture Abulfas Garayev gave detailed information about the …
Read More »President Ilham Aliyev congratulates oil industry workers of Azerbaijan
The President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has congratulated oil industry workers of Azerbaijan on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Contract of the Century, Oil Workers Day, APA reports citing the Presidential press service.
Read More »Baku hosts solemn opening of Uzeyir Hajibeyli International Music Festival
A solemn opening ceremony of the 11th Uzeyir Hajibeyli International Music Festival has been held in Baku. The festival is co-organized by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Culture. Minister of Culture Abulfas Garayev, head of the Department for Humanitarian Policy Issues of the Presidential Administration Farah Aliyeva, …
Read More »Waltz from Gara Garayev`s ballet to be featured at opening ceremony of Transsiberien Festival
The waltz from the “Seven Beauties” ballet by great Azerbaijani composer Gara Garayev will be played at the opening ceremony of the Transsiberien Festival to be held in Lille, France, on December 12-14, according to the festival`s directors. The project is a joint idea by Jean-Claude Casadesus, Marina Bower and …
Read More »Azerbaijani cellist Jamal Aliyev to perform in UK
Azerbaijani cellist Jamal Aliyev will give a concert with the UK`s chamber orchestra London Mozart Players in Grayshott, Hampshire, England, on September 13. The orchestra will perform the Variations on a Rococo Theme for cello by Tchaikovsky. The 26-year-old cellist Jamal Aliyev has participated in a number of international festivals …
Read More »Entrance to Shaki Khan Palace to be restored next week
“Entrance to Shaki Khan Palace will be restored next week”, said head of press service of State Tourism Agency Kenan Guluzade to APA. He stated that last review to the Palace of Shaki Khans will be held by local and foreign experts at the end of the week. Note that on …
Read More »UNESCO Director General and Director of the World Heritage Center send a letter of appreciation to the Government of Azerbaijan
UNESCO Director-General Ms. Audrey Azoulay sent a letter of appreciation to the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan for the 43 rd Session of the World Heritage Committee, the Ministry told APA. The letter says that our country has hosted this prestigious UNESCO event on high-level and thanked for the preparations …
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