Mehriban Aliyeva is awarded the golden medal of World Intellectual Property Organization

President of Heydar Aliyev Foundation, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador, MP Mehriban Aliyeva is awarded the golden medal of World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), one of the leading organizations at UN. The ceremony of the presenting the award was held on March 3 at the Foundation.

Before the ceremony the director general of WIPO Kamil Idris and members of delegation of the organization were familiarized with exposition of the Foundation. The visitors were given detailed information on the photos taken from personal archive of the national leader and reflecting separate periods of his life and activity.

The visitors saw numerous photographs reflecting the very different features of Heydar Aliyev`s life and creating a wide idea of the entire history of Azerbaijan, gifts presented to him by famous politicians of the world, books on the great leader, his pictures with leaders, figures of science, culture and art of different countries.

Mr Kamil Idris wrote down warm words in Honor Book of the Foundation.

Then, meeting took place with President of Heydar Aliyev Foundation, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador, MP Mehriban Aliyeva.

Warmly greeting the visitors Mehriban Aliyeva expressed honor of seeing the reps of the prestigious organization of the world in our country and at the Foundation named after great leader Heydar Aliyev. President of the Foundation said she was sure the visitors had gained information during their visit to Baku about ancient history of our country, rich culture of our nation, gave information of the works she does in field of study, publication, protection of Azeri culture, delivering it to the young generation and world, as well actions taken in field of education. It was stated the Foundation attaches great importance to cooperation with leading international organizations, public and non-governmental organizations of various countries.

WIPO director general Kamil Idris noted before visiting Baku they have heard about philanthropic activity of the First Lady of Azerbaijan, development and implementation of various projects by the Foundation led by her in literature, culture, education, healthcare and other spheres, expressed his delight of meeting and having acquaintance with Mrs Aliyeva. He said a brief speech of Mrs Aliyeva indicates to her comprehensive outlook on life, deep intellect. The highest award - golden medal of WIPO is awarded to the persons with deep intellect giving great contributions to protection of cultural and moral values.

Director general of the organization presented Mrs Mehriban Aliyeva the golden medal.

Thanking the director general of WIPO for sincere words and the supreme award Mrs Aliyeva presented the gifts of the Foundation to the guests, was taken picture with them.