Goodwill Ambassador of UNESCO

13.08.2004

On August 13, 2004, Mehriban Aliyeva was awarded the title of a Goodwill Ambassador of UNESCO for her tireless efforts towards protection and development of Azerbaijan's verbal folk literature and music heritage.

On September 9, 2004, a ceremony of awarding Mehriban Aliyeva the title of a Goodwill Ambassador of UNESCO took place at the organization’s headquarters.

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03.05.2025 Order of Saint Princes Olga of the 1st degree Mehriban Aliyeva was decorated with the Order of Saint Princes Olga of the 1st degree for her contributions to preserving traditional values in the society and developing intercultural and interreligious dialogue.	22.02.2020 The highest degree of the Pontifical Order of Knighthood On February 22, 2020, First Vice-president of the Republic of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva was honoured with the highest degree of the Pontifical Order of Knighthood – Knights Grand Cross of the Order of Pius IX (Dama di Gran Croce dell’ordine Piano) - for her contribution to the development of culture, including the relations with institutions of the Holy See.	13.08.2019 Order of Friendship of Russia On August 13, 2019, by the Order of President Vladimir Putin, Mehriban Aliyeva was conferred on the Order of Friendship of the Russian Federation for her contribution to the advancement and strengthening of the Azerbaijani-Russian relations.
18.01.2019 Honorary medal “Uzeir Hajibeyli” On January 18, 2019, Mehriban Aliyeva was conferred on the honorary medal “Uzeir Hajibeyli”, instituted by the Composers Union, for her matchless contributions to preservation of the rich legacy of composer-genius, founder of the contemporary Azerbaijani music Uzeir Hajibeyli, and conveying them to future generations.	21.09.2018 Medal of Special Merit of the International Fair Play Committee On September 22, 2018, Mehriban Aliyeva was presented the Medal of Special Merit of the International Fair Play Committee for her exemplary achievements in the sports world, and promotion of Fair Plays.	18.07.2018 Order of Knight Grand Cross “For Merits” On July 12, 2018, Mehriban Aliyeva was honoured with the order of Knight Grand Cross “For Merits” of the Italian Republic.