Vienna hosts gathering of Azerbaijan鈥檚 global cultural centers

Vienna hosts gathering of Azerbaijan鈥檚 global cultural centers

On June 26, the Austrian capital Vienna hosted a semi-annual reporting meeting for Azerbaijan鈥檚 cultural centers operating abroad, Azernews reports, citing the Culture Ministry.

The event was attended by Azerbaijan鈥檚 Minister of Culture Adil Karimli, Chairman of the Milli Majlis Committee on Culture and People鈥檚 Artist Polad Bulbuloglu, and Rector of the Uzeyir Hajibeyli Baku Music Academy and People鈥檚 Artist Farhad Badalbeyli.

The main objective of the meeting was to coordinate the work of Azerbaijani cultural centers abroad, present performance reports for the first half of 2025, review completed projects, and define future directions.

Reports were presented by cultural centers operating in Austria, Germany, Italy, France, Uzbekistan, and T眉rkiye. These updates focused on activities carried out in line with priorities set by President Ilham Aliyev鈥檚 relevant decrees and instructions, especially regarding the promotion and international representation of Azerbaijani culture.

It was noted that two major national milestones鈥攖he declaration of 2025 as the 鈥淵ear of Constitution and Sovereignty鈥 and the fifth anniversary of victory in the Patriotic War鈥攚ill be central themes guiding the cultural centers鈥 upcoming initiatives.

The meeting also explored strategic topics such as applying innovative approaches to international cultural promotion, enhancing coordination among centers, boosting efficiency, and implementing long-term, sustainable projects.

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