OFFICIAL NEWS
PRESIDENT ILHAM ALIYEV PRESENTS MUSIC COMPOSER VASIF ADYGEZALOV WITH ISTIGLAL ORDER
Thanking the President for the award, V. Adygezalov said: “All my achievements go under the name of our great leader. In 1973, he gave me the title of Honored Man of Arts, later the State Prize and then, the title of People’s Artist. Today, I am the only music composer - am breaking the bounds of modesty - who is awarded both “Shohrat” (Glory) and “Istiglal” orders. You have presented me with the republic’s highest award. It means the Heydar Aliyev’s deeds are successfully continued being embodied in your activities. It is the most important thing for us, intellectuals.”
President Ilham Aliyev, for his part, said: “Sometimes, the honorary titles are said to be needless; they say the people judge themselves. Indeed, praise from people is the highest one. However, the government should also show its attitude, its respect. Those who achieve great success in this field should always be singled out. Your activities are highly appreciated by both people and the government. You deserve this high award, and I am very glad to present you with this order.”