Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences

The first meeting of the Scientific Council of the Institute of Literature of ANAS named after Nizami Ganjavi for the current year was held.

The meeting was attended by members of the Scientific Council, heads of departments of the institute, as well as doctoral students and dissertators.

The President of ANAS, Director of the Institute of Literature, Academician Isa Habibbeyli first presented the agenda and said that the meeting would focus on discussing the key tasks ahead for the Institute of Literature in 2025.

Following this, Academician Isa Habibbeyli congratulated PhD in Philology, Associate Professor Nazaket Gafgazli (Guliyeva) on her 80th anniversary, reviewed her academic contributions, and spoke about her outstanding personal qualities.

As a sign of her 80th anniversary and productive scientific work, Associate Professor Nazaket Gafgazli was awarded the institute’s Honorary Certificate.

The head of ANAS reminded that, according to the decree issued by the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev on December 28, 2024, the year 2025 has been declared the “Year of Constitution and Sovereignty” in the country. He spoke about the tasks ahead related to this decree, emphasizing that the declaration of 2025 as the “Year of Constitution and Sovereignty” is a significant event in the history of statehood of Azerbaijan.

Academician Isa Habibbeyli mentioned that in 2020, under the leadership of Supreme Commander-in-Chief Ilham Aliyev, the Azerbaijani Army achieved victory in the 44-day Patriotic War, liberating our lands that had been under occupation for nearly 30 years. As a result of the one-day local anti-terror measures conducted in September 2023, the territorial integrity and sovereignty of our country were fully restored.

The head of ANAS emphasized that the foundation of today’s historic victory were laid by the far-sighted policy of National Leader Heydar Aliyev. Heydar Aliyev led a determined diplomatic struggle for the restoration of territorial integrity of Azerbaijan. Under his leadership, the Horadiz operation in 1994 resulted in liberation of 22 settlements of Fuzuli region and Jojug Marjanli village of Jabrayil region.   Academician Isa Habibbeyli underlined that during Heydar Aliyev’s leadership, significant works were implemented to ensure the country’s military security and defense. He always prioritized the development and formation of the Azerbaijani Army.

The Academician said:-“President Ilham Aliyev has fully affirmed sovereignty in our country by further developing political line of National Leader Heydar Aliyev on new foundations, considering global processes, equipping the Azerbaijani Army with modern technology, and raising a patriotic young generation”. He emphasized that President Ilham Aliyev has etched his name in history as a victorious commander, and a true leader of his people.

The head of ANAS reminded that the first Constitution of independent Azerbaijan, prepared under the leadership of National Leader Heydar Aliyev, was adopted through a referendum on November 12, 1995. He emphasized that the Constitution, as the fundamental document ensuring the rule of law in the country’s legal system, reflects principles such as the protection of state sovereignty, the guarantee of civil rights and freedoms, social justice and equality. The 30th anniversary of the Constitution’s adoption is a historic opportunity to reassess the development path of Azerbaijan during its independence and to define future goals.

Noting that the Constitution adopted in 1995, also known in history as Heydar Aliyev’s Constitution, regulates our activities in all spheres, Academician Isa Habibbeyli added that within the framework of the “Year of Constitution and Sovereignty”, ANAS will carry out extensive works, host various events, and publish new books and articles.

Academician Isa Habibbeyli also provided information about the books published based on the scientific research conducted in recent years at the Nizami Ganjavi Institute of Literature, praising the new publications. He expressed confidence that these books would serve as reliable sources for future researchers.

The decisions made at the event include the approval of the new composition of the Editorial Board of the journal “Azerbaijani Literary Studies”, the approval of the comprehensive plan for scientific research work of the Nizami Ganjavi Institute of Literature for 2025, as well as the discussion and approval of the Work Plan of the Scientific Council of the Nizami Ganjavi Institute of Literature for 2025, and the discussion and approval of the “Event Plan” of the Nizami Ganjavi Institute of Literature for 2025.

Then, the head of the Institute’s Education Department, PhD in Philology, Associate Professor Gunay Garayeva spoke about the certification of PhD students.

At the end, several current issues were discussed, and relevant decisions were made.

Reyhan Majidli, Public Relations, Press and Information Department of the Presidium Administration of ANAS

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