“BAKU” MAGAZINE PRESENTED IN MOSCOW
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The magazine titled “Baku” narrating on Azerbaijan and its capital city, rich and ancient culture, traditions and today’s accomplishments was presented in Moscow at the Ritz-Carlton hotel. The ceremony was attended by First Lady of Azerbaijan, President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, UNESCO and ISESCO goodwill ambassador, MP, Mehriban Aliyeva and all Moscow elite.
Editor-in-chief, and founder of the magazine, head of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation’s Office in the Russian Federation Leyla Aliyeva told of the conception of the magazine.
“Presentation of the “Baku” magazine is very joyful and exciting event as through this magazine we tried to show the beauty and antiquity of our city,” said Leyla Aliyeva.
She noted Russia and Azerbaijan have a long history of cooperation and fraternity, saying “I hope that “Baku” magazine will be able to develop even more the cultural dialogue between Azerbaijan and Russia, and also be an interesting source of information in our country and for the Russians”.
First Lady of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva also offered her congratulations to Leyla Aliyeva and her team on the successful implementation of the project.
“I believe that this magazine will create a bridge not only between Baku and Moscow but also with the various regions of Russia,” M. Aliyeva said.
M. Aliyeva also offered President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev’s best wishes and read out the Head of State’s message of congratulation.
Azerbaijani ambassador to the Russian Federation Polad Bulbuloglu and representative of the Russian Government Denis Molchanov also extended their congratulations to the team of the magazine.
After the event, M. Aliyeva responded to the questions of the Russian and Azerbaijani press.
She said that Azerbaijan and Russia fruitfully cooperate in all spheres. According to her, many years of friendship unite both countries.
“The Magazine will play a great role in developing a cultural dialogue. Today, Azerbaijan is a rapidly developing country, which occupies leading positions in the region and world in terms of economic growth rates. There is a construction boom in Baku including building of bridges and schools and restoration of historical monuments, theaters and museums. All these developments will be reflected in the magazine,” said the First Lady.
It is noteworthy that Chief Commercial Officer of Crocus International Emin Agalarov made a special contribution to the “Baku” magazine. He rated the magazine as beautiful and interesting.
Present at the event were famous representatives of the cultural, scientific and political intelligentsia of Russia, business elite and Russian show business.
The event was in particular attended by head of “Crocus International” Aras Agalarov, Head of Lukoil oil giant Vagit Alakbarov, first deputy Moscow mayor Ludmila Shvetsova, honorary president of the National Olympic Committee of Russia Vitaliy Smirnov, Nobel laureate Jores Alferov, representatives of Azerbaijani Diaspora and others.
Ensemble “Jigity”, trio “Mugam”, laureate of international contests Elchin Azizov and others performed at the concert following the event.
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