POLITICS
Vietnamese President visits Heydar Aliyev Center
Baku, May 15, AZERTAC
President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Truong Tan Sang and his spouse Mai Thi Hanh have visited the Heydar Aliyev Center in Baku.
The Vietnamese President and his spouse were informed of the activities of the center. They viewed the cars that were used by the national leader during his tenure as the head of Azerbaijan from 1969-2003.
They viewed “Treasures of Azerbaijan: Weaving the Threads of History” exhibition, which features unique exhibits about Azerbaijan`s history and culture, and the country`s natural resources.
The center houses a conference hall with three auditoriums, a library and a museum. The project is intended to play an integral role in the intellectual life of the city. Located close to the city center, the site plays a pivotal role in the redevelopment of Baku. The center is engaged in studying and promoting the statehood policy and heritage of national leader Heydar Aliyev.
The Vietnamese leader and his wife were told that the center implements projects to popularize history and culture of Azerbaijan all over the world.
The Vietnamese President and his spouse also viewed “Mini Azerbaijan” exhibition.
An internationally recognized architectural work, the building of the Heydar Aliyev Center has become a signature landmark of modern Baku due to its innovative and cutting-edge design. The building was nominated for awards in 2013 at both the World Architecture Festival and the biennial Inside Festival.
The President of Vietnam and his spouse signed the guest book of the center and received a keepsake.