Paris hosts presentation of book on Azerbaijan's honorary distinctions
Paris, October 30, AZERTAC
A presentation and an exhibition of the book titled “Honorary Distinctions of the Republic of Azerbaijan: From 1918 to the Present Day” were organized in Paris.
Addressing the presentation ceremony, organized with the support of the Embassy of Azerbaijan in France, Ambassador Leyla Abdullayeva highlighted the significance of the event, held on the eve of Victory Day, which is observed annually since 2020.
The ambassador also provided insight into Azerbaijan's honorary awards, adding that the exhibition reflects various stages of Azerbaijan’s statehood history.
The Azerbaijani diplomat also spoke about the book at the event.
She noted that the book, prepared with great scholarly precision and consistency, provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the history of the development of Azerbaijan’s official award system.
The research covers various historical stages from the establishment of the first democratic republic, through the Soviet era, to the honorary awards of the modern Republic of Azerbaijan.
Military Attaché of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces, Colonel Javid Abdullayev and author Alexandre Wattin stressed the significance of the book.
Following their visit to the exhibition, the event participants also visited the Museum of Azerbaijani History and Culture at the Azerbaijan Cultural Centre operating at the Embassy of Azerbaijan in France.
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