A nation is known, recognized and distinguished among the world nations by certain characteristic features. The highest and the greatest of these features is culture.

HEYDAR ALIYEV
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Cultural Institution in Our Country Acquires 'International' Status for the First Time

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, has always paid attention to the development of culture along with other aspects of the development of the country. Moreover, thanks to the initiative and support of First Vice President and Head of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation Mehriban Aliyeva, significant efforts have been made to improve the social welfare of cultural workers and expand creative opportunities. In line with these efforts, the Mugham Center in Baku, which operates under the Ministry of Culture, was granted "international" status by the decision dated October 22, 2024 of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

It is worth mentioning that the Mugham Center is the first cultural institution in our country to be granted "international" status under the law. This new status will improve the financial well-being of the employees of the Center, which has long been one of the leading concert venues in our capital. The Mugham Center was established on the initiative of the First Vice President, Head of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, and Patron of our Culture, Mehriban Aliyeva, and by the order of President Ilham Aliyev on April 6, 2005. The building, a unique architectural landmark of Baku, was opened in 2008. Among the projects initiated by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation for the preservation and wide promotion of our national and moral values is the establishment of close cooperation relations with cultural centers of several countries. A number of projects on research and promotion of mugham art are underway.

Moreover, it should be noted that on October 21, 2024, the Cabinet of Ministers, by a resolution, amended its Decision No. 382 of October 5, 2016, on the approval of "Regulations on granting special status to cultural institutions" and "Additional monthly salaries for employees of cultural institutions granted special status. The word "international" has been added after "academic" in the relevant clauses and sections of the "Regulations on Granting Special Status to Cultural Institutions" approved on October 5, 2016.

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