On April 22, 2009, the Internet resource “Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic – 85” was presented at the Presidential Library. Event participants also became acquainted with a book exhibition dedicated to Nakhchivan, archival materials titled “The Autonomy in Historical Documents,” and digital versions of books about Nakhchivan prepared by the library staff. 
Opening the event with a welcome speech, the director of the library, Mayil Ahmadov, stated that the 85th anniversary of the Autonomous Republic was being widely celebrated in the country. Drawing attention to the decree signed by President Ilham Aliyev on February 6 of the current year regarding this occasion, Ahmadov emphasized that the Nakhchivan region, with its ancient history, rich culture, and centuries-old statehood traditions, had undergone a challenging, complex, and remarkable path of development. He further highlighted that this resource, consisting of seven sections, provides users with comprehensive and up-to-date information about the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic.
At the event, corresponding member of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS) Vali Aliyev, members of the Milli Majlis (National Assembly) Nizami Jafarov, Yagub Mahmudov, Eldar Ibrahimov, Fattah Heydarov, Siyavush Novruzov, and member of the Board of YAP Karim Karimov spoke about the importance of this online resource in delivering comprehensive and up-to-date information on Nakhchivan’s history, culture, arts, and economy to the global community. They also shared their suggestions and views on the matter.
Hasan Hajiyev, acting as the permanent representative of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic in Baku, expressed his gratitude on behalf of the leadership of the Autonomous Republic to the staff of the Presidential Library for creating a rich internet resource dedicated to Nakhchivan.