Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences

The opening ceremony of the inter-institutional mini-football tournament, dedicated to the 102nd anniversary of the birth of National Leader Heydar Aliyev and the 80th anniversary of ANAS was held at the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences.

The opening ceremony of the tournament, organized by the Free Trade Union of ANAS, was attended by the President of ANAS, Academician Isa Habibbeyli, members of the Presidium, heads of scientific institutions and organizations of the Academy of Sciences, heads and representatives of trade unions, the Council of Young Scientists and Specialists, territorial organizations of YAP (New Azerbaijan Party), and the Civil Defense Headquarters of the academy.

The event began with the National Anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Opening the event with an introductory speech, the President of ANAS, Academician Isa Habibbeyli said that National Leader Heydar Aliyev always showed special attention and care towards the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences. During the Soviet period, thanks to the multifaceted historical works of National Leader Heydar Aliyev, the material and technical potential of ANAS was further strengthened, and a number of institutes and organizations were established.   

“The most difficult and sensitive period for the Academy of Sciences fell during the early years of our independence, the 1990s.  Even during these years, which were a difficult period for our entire republic, National Leader continued to provide attention to the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences. The vast majority of our scientists, working today, including full members, and corresponding members of ANAS began their scientific careers during the leadership years of National Leader Heydar Aliyev, and made important contributions to strengthening the scientific potential of our republic.”-he added.

Academician Isa Habibbeyli underlined that the respectful attitude demonstrated by National Leader Heydar Aliyev toward Azerbaijani science and the Academy of Sciences is continued today by the Victorious Commander-in-Chief, President Ilham Aliyev. He emphasized that one of the main priorities of the Head of State is to further strengthen the scientific potential of our republic. In recent years, reforms meeting the demands of global science and the challenges of the modern era have been implemented at ANAS, and the Academy carries out its activities in accordance with these requirements and challenges. The academician said that President Ilham Aliyev’s order on the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences, the historical assessment given in this order regarding the Academy’s past and present, as well as the recognition of the Academy as the country’s supreme scientific institution, made the whole Academy staff proud. Academician Isa Habibbeyli underlined that the attention, care, and trust placed in the Academy are also a great responsibility. He noted that, as always, the collective of ANAS will continue to justify President Ilham Aliyev’s trust through its practical work today and in the future, and will support the Head of State’s wise policy.

Academician Isa Habibbeyli said that the mini-football tournament, dedicated to the 102nd anniversary of the birth of National Leader Heydar Aliyev and the 80th anniversary of ANAS, is a celebration of sports across the entire Academy of Sciences, and wished success to all teams.

Then, the Chairman of the Free Trade Union of ANAS, PhD in Political Science and Associate Professor Sanan Hasanov made a speech underlining that alongside serious scientific and organizational works at ANAS, the socially-oriented activities of its employees are also supported, and the Free Trade Union fully fulfills all its responsibilities in this area. On behalf of the Free Trade Union of ANAS and the team members, Sanan Hasanov thanked Academician Isa Habibbeyli and the Chairman of the Azerbaijan Trade Union Confederation, Sahib Mammadov, for their support in implementing such initiatives and wished good luck to the teams.

The Chairman of the Trade Union Committee of Scientific Organizations of the Free Trade Union, Doctor of Law Gabil Gurbanov, and a member of the team from the Nizami Ganjavi Institute of Literature of ANAS, scientific employee Orkhan Isaev, delivered speeches, expressing their gratitude to the leadership of ANAS for the conditions created for holding the tournament.

Afterwards, the photographs were taken for memory.  

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

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