AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoShusha Culture: Shusha has opened its first 24-hour open-air library, “Kitab Dayanacagi,” as part of Vagif Poetry Days, with a literary session featuring People’s Poet Vahid Aziz. Literary Diplomacy: Azerbaijan’s Dr. Agshin Aliyev represented the country at the Beijing Chinese Literature Congress, presenting how Silk Road motifs shaped Azerbaijani literature. Turkic Youth Poetry: Kyrgyz poets Yrysgul Izatova, Maksat Zhangaziev, and Melis Mamatjanov were named laureates at the international Vagif-named young poets festival in Shusha, organized with TURKSOY. Carpet Art in Europe: Leyla Aliyeva attended the Budapest exhibition “Azerbaijani Carpets – From Tradition to Contemporary Art,” pairing rare historical carpets with contemporary works. Education & Skills: Azerbaijan is pushing “hire and train” and digital skills alignment through IT SkillSprint, while a top student, Aydan Mammadova, shared her journey after scoring 400 points in Azerbaijan’s admission exams. Culture Policy: The Culture Ministry ran a “State Protocol and International Cultural Cooperation” training for staff, tied to the “Azerbaijani Culture – 2040” concept. Lifestyle Trend: Specialty coffee is growing in Azerbaijan, with businesses like 42 Coffee Roasters betting on fresh roasting and new formats.
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