Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences

“One of the essential functions of science is the formation of scientific elite. This elite possesses a rational way of thinking, and thanks to the purposeful policy of our state, a national scientific elite has been formed in our country. This is a clear example of the attention to science at the state level. The achievements we have attained in the field of scientific development continue at a stable pace.”- said President of ANAS, Academician Isa Habibbeyli during his presentation titled “Science Day and the Dialogue between Science and Literature” delivered at the event of ANAS dedicated to Science Day. Academician Isa Habibbeyli noted that this year’s Science Day coincides with the 80th anniversary of ANAS. He emphasized that by the Order of the Head of the state, dated March 18, 2025, regarding the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Academy, the honorable historical path of the Academy was highly valued. It determined the Academy’s future tasks.

Academician Isa Habibbeyli mentioned that the Order signed recently by the Head of the state regarding the optimization of the activities of scientific institutions and the increase of their efficiency will give a boost to the development of science in our country. By refusing outdated models inherited from the Soviet era will lead to research in areas that the independent Azerbaijani state considers necessary.

Academician Isa Habibbeyli said that today artificial intelligence, digital technologies, and “green economy” are among the main research topics of scientists worldwide and Azerbaijani scientists are also conducting research and implementing projects in these areas. For the first time in its history, the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences was elected full member to international scientific organizations such as the Association of Academies and Societies of Sciences in Asia (AASSA), International Science Council, and the InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) over the past three years, and ANAS plays a significant role in making important decisions and determining scientific directions in global science.

Saying that Azerbaijani science has nurtured world-renowned scholars and reached significant achievements over the past 80 years, creating scientific schools, Academician Isa Habibbeyli emphasized that the memory of our distinguished scholars, who have made contributions to the history of our science, is always cherished. The tradition they established is now further enriched and continued by the national scientific elite, in line with modern challenges.

“Over the past 80 years, a total of 437 prominent scientists have been elected as full and corresponding members of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences. Among these scientists, one was a Hero of the Soviet Union, 10 were Heroes of Socialist Labor, 72 were laureates of the USSR State Prize, and 11 were awarded the State Prize of independent Azerbaijan. The 1970s-1980s of the last century are considered a renaissance period of Azerbaijani science. Without a doubt, this renaissance period is directly associated with the name of National Leader Heydar Aliyev. The Great Leader always paid special attention to science, education, and intellectuals, and as a result, Azerbaijani science was known both within the republic and internationally with its achievements. After returning to lead the country, one of the first meetings of the National Leader was on September 21, 1993, with intellectuals at the National Academy of Sciences, which truly gave a new breath to the development of our science,”- emphasized the President of ANAS.

Academician Isa Habibbeyli said that the science policy laid out and successfully implemented by the National Leader Heydar Aliyev is continued today by President Ilham Aliyev at a high level. He emphasized that the Head of the state always pays special attention to science, education, literature, and, in general, to our national culture. Currently, significant research is conducted at ANAS on the priority areas identified by President Ilham Aliyev, on territories liberated from occupation, Western Azerbaijan, the Turkic world, and artificial intelligence. To carry out these studies, 47 new departments have been established using internal resources.

The academician underlined that the achievements were widely showcased at the exhibition and emphasized that the active participation of young people in the exhibition is a clear indicator of belief in the future of our science.

The head of ANAS mentioned that this year’s Science Day event is also dedicated to the life and works of honorary guest, the Chairman of the Azerbaijan Writers’ Union and the People’s Writer Anar. He said that the writer contributes to Azerbaijani literature and has always been the center of attention with his personality and works. Anar has always represented our people with dignity through his works, created a literary school like “Gobustan,” and, through his leadership of the Azerbaijan Writers’ Union, has guided the direction of our literature.

"Science is a universal concept, while literature represents national characteristics. Being national, literature acquires a universal character, while science, on the contrary, being universal, acquires national characteristics. During the period of independence, Azerbaijani writers, responding to the challenges of modern times, created works that, in artistic form, reflect the thoughts, concerns and outlook on the future of a citizen of an independent state.”-said Academician Isa Habibbeyli.

At the end of his speech, Academician Isa Habibbeyli expressed gratitude to the Head of the state on behalf of Azerbaijani scientific community, the Academy’s staff, and intellectuals for the attention and care shown towards ANAS and our science. Azerbaijani scientists will continue their research by following the national interests and priorities of our country, he added.

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

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