Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences

A special meeting of the Presidium of ANAS was held on March 19.

The event was attended by the President of ANAS, Academician Isa Habibbeyli, members of the Presidium, heads of departments of the Presidium’s administration, directors of scientific institutions and organizations, as well as other relevant officials.

In his opening speech, the President of ANAS, Academician Isa Habibbeyli said that the special meeting of the Presidium of ANAS was dedicated to the tasks ahead in connection with the implementation of the Order of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan dated March 18, 2025, on the “Celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences”.

The head of ANAS underlined that Ilakhir Charshanba (the last of the four festive Tuesdays before Novruz holiday) was celebrated in our country on March 18, and the Order by President Ilham Aliyev on the “Celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences” raised the festive mood of ANAS employees who have dedicated their lives to science. It was received with great joy and gratitude by our scientists. This significant state document is a reflection of the highest esteem given to Azerbaijani science, the Academy, and its scientists. The Presidential order is a high recognition of the services of our distinguished scientists who contributed to the development of the Azerbaijani state, the ideology of Azerbaijanism, the training of national personnel, and created scientific schools. This also expresses the supreme value and respect for the present and future development of the Academy, which has undergone an 80-year glorious path of development.  

Academician Isa Habibbeyli pointed out that in its 80-year history, the anniversaries of the Academy of Sciences have been celebrated only three times. The first celebration took place in 1975, when, thanks to the initiative and care of the Great Leader Heydar Aliyev, the 30th anniversary of the Academy was marked. The 60th and 70th anniversaries of ANAS were celebrated at the state level in 2005 and 2015, respectively, through the relevant orders of President Ilham Aliyev. By the order of President Ilham Aliyev dated March 18, 2025 the 80th anniversary of the Academy will be marked and its celebration is particularly significant during a period when Azerbaijan fully restored its territorial integrity and state sovereignty.    

It was noted that the celebration of the 80th anniversary of ANAS jointly with the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan will contribute to further expanding the integration of science and education in the new historical period.

The President of ANAS said that within the framework of the 80th anniversary of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences, events will be held in Baku, in the regions where the scientific divisions and centers of ANAS operate, as well as in brotherly Türkiye and the Academies of Sciences of the Turkic states of Central Asia. He mentioned that the honorable historical path of Azerbaijani science will be introduced to the new generation and the world. More than 20 fundamental monographic works, bibliographic books will be published, including books that will promote the Academy in foreign countries, reflecting the development path of ANAS.

At the end of his speech, Academician Isa Habibbeyli expressed his deep gratitude to the head of state on behalf of the Academy’s large staff, the Presidium of ANAS, and himself, for the significant historical Order on the “Celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences”. He emphasized that Azerbaijani scientists will continue to unite closely around President Ilham Aliyev, support his domestic and foreign policy, and confidently continue their scientific activities for the development of the state and the protection of national interests.  

Then, the Vice-President of ANAS, Academician Irada Huseynova, announced the Order of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan dated March 18, 2025, on the “Celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences”.

Later, Vice Presidents of ANAS, Academician Rasim Aliguliyev, Academician Irada Huseynova, Academician Gavhar Bakhshaliyeva as well as Academic-Secretary Academician Arif Hashimov, Corresponding member of ANAS Gurban Yetirmishli, Professor Karim Shukurov, PhD in History Farhad Guliyev, and PhD in Philology Hikmat Guliyev made speeches regarding the Presidential Order. They emphasized that the Order of the President on the “Celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences” is a historic event, and is the highest value given to Azerbaijani science, our scientists, and the country’s intellectuals.

It was also mentioned that the reforms and modernization carried out in the Academy over the past three years have had a significant impact on restoring the National Academy of Sciences’ prestige in society and advancing Azerbaijani science in the direction of Azerbaijanism.

Following the speeches, a letter of gratitude was addressed to President Ilham Aliyev on behalf of the large staff of ANAS. The letter was read by the head of the department of the Presidium administration of ANAS, PhD in Philology Asmar Aliyeva.

Concluding the event, Academician Isa Habibbeyli once again expressed his gratitude to the head of state on behalf of Azerbaijani scientists for the historic document and congratulated the Academy staff on the upcoming Novruz holiday and the 27th of March-Science Day.

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

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