In an era defined by rapid technological competition and global digital transformation, Azerbaijan is positioning science and innovation as key pillars of its national development strategy. At the conference marking the 80th anniversary of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS), President Ilham Aliyev delivered a far-reaching address that underscored the country’s determination to strengthen its scientific foundations and technological sovereignty in the post-Soviet era.

His speech not only celebrated the historic achievements of Azerbaijani science but also laid out a forward-looking vision focused on cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and the transition toward a knowledge-based economy. In what can be seen as a strategic roadmap for the nation’s next stage of modernization, the president emphasized that science, technology, and intellectual capital must become the driving forces of Azerbaijan’s progress in an increasingly competitive global environment.

The Azerbaijani President opened his remarks by emphasizing continuity with the vision of Heydar Aliyev, describing how Azerbaijan’s science policy has evolved through modernization and institutional reform.

“During my presidency, attention has been paid to the development of Azerbaijani science in this direction, in accordance with the policy of the National Leader,” the president said, highlighting efforts to strengthen ANAS’s infrastructure, create the Science Fund, and adopt the Law on Science and a National Strategy for the Development of Science.

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