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Presentation of the electronic resource "Diplomacy of Azerbaijan" held

Presentation of the electronic resource "Diplomacy of Azerbaijan" held

Presentation of the electronic resource "Diplomacy of Azerbaijan" held

On July 5, 2019, the Presidential Library hosted a presentation of the electronic resource "Diplomacy of Azerbaijan" on the 100th anniversary of Azerbaijani diplomacy.
Opening the event, the Director of the Presidential Library, Mayil Ahmadov, stated that the goal of creating the electronic resource was to illuminate and promote the tumultuous historical path of Azerbaijani diplomacy. He emphasized the significance of holding the presentation of the electronic resource on the eve of the professional holiday of the staff members of the diplomatic service. "July 9, 1919, marks the adoption of the interim instruction on the Secretariat of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic. Based on this historical event, the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan issued a decree on August 24, 2007, establishing July 9 as the professional holiday for the diplomatic service staff each year," he added. 
M. Ahmadov shared details about the structure of the electronic resource, noting that it comprises 6 chapters and 19 sections. The library director highlighted that the electronic project offered to users is educational and a valuable source of information, particularly for those researching Azerbaijan’s foreign policy and diplomatic history and for the mass media.
Hikmat Hajiyev, Head of the Department of Foreign Policy Affairs of the Presidential Administration of the Republic of Azerbaijan, spoke about the significance of the presented electronic resource at the event. He highlighted that it is remarkable that the series of events dedicated to the centenary of Azerbaijani diplomacy begins at a library. He noted that foreign policy and diplomatic activities are inherently intellectual pursuits. Therefore, it is essential to continually consult new resources, important documents, and literature in these fields. In this regard, the presented resource encompasses various aspects of our foreign policy activities, including a virtual legal database, the dynamics of our bilateral relations, the direct actions, speeches, and decrees of our President, and various research materials related to foreign policy activities. 
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ramiz Hasanov, Chairman of the Milli Majlis International and Inter-Parliamentary Relations Committee Samad Seyidov, Head of the Press Service Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Leyla Abdullayeva, Chairman of the Center of Analysis of International Relations Farid Shafiyev, Senior Officer of the Presidential Administration Gulshan Pashayeva, Azerbaijani Ambassador to Italy Mammad Ahmadzadeh, Consul General of our country in Los Angeles Nasimi Aghayev, and Baku State University lecturer Fazil Zeynalov spoke about the significance of the electronic project and offered suggestions for its further improvement.