In May, 2016 100 years pass since the birth of the outstanding scientist and well-known political figure of Azerbaijan, Academician Veli Yusif oglu Akhundov.
Working for many years in the most senior positions in public administration, Veli Akhundov exercised commendable activities and as a medical scientist contributed to the organization of health care in the country.
Governed by Clause 32 of Article 109 of the Constitution, in order to ensure at the national level of the 100th anniversary of Academician Veli Akhundov, who owns great contribution to the development of Azerbaijani science and in socio-political life of the country, I decree:
1. Ministery of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Azerbaijan together with the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences to prepare and implement Action Plan dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Academician Veli Akhundov.
2. The Cabinet of Ministers to resolve issues arising from this Order.
Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Baku, January 15, 2016.