Azerbaijan Presents 'Taraggi' Medal To Diaspora Representative Akif Alaferdov (PHOTO)

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 2. The Chairman of the “Kyrgyzstan-Azerbaijan” Friendship and Cooperation Association, Honored Doctor of Kyrgyzstan, and Candidate of Medical Sciences, Akif Alaferdov, has been presented with the“Taraggi” medal for his merits in strengthening friendship between peoples and developing the Azerbaijani diaspora ​in accordance with a decree of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev dated January 7, 2026, Trend reports via the State Committee on Work with Diaspora.

The committee's chairman, Fuad Muradov, met with Alaferdov, a prominent diaspora representative who received the high award.

The meeting held a broad exchange of views on the development of the Azerbaijani diaspora, expanding the activities of compatriots living abroad, and further strengthening Azerbaijan–Kyrgyzstan friendly relations.

In addition, the meeting noted that the activities of every Azerbaijani living abroad remain at the center of attention of the Azerbaijani state, and that the initiatives of diaspora representatives in various countries, as well as their efforts to protect national interests and strengthen Azerbaijan's international image, are highly appreciated.

Alaferdov described the award as a high recognition of his long-term and productive public activity and expressed his gratitude to President Ilham Aliyev for the attention and care shown to compatriots. He emphasized that he will continue his work with even greater determination to strengthen the Azerbaijani diaspora, reinforce national solidarity, and enhance the country's international standing.

The“Taraggi” medal, awarded by the head of state for his services in strengthening friendship between peoples and developing the Azerbaijani diaspora, was presented to Alaferdov.

Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan, Maksat Mamytkanov, who also attended the meeting, noted that Azerbaijanis living in the brotherly country have successfully integrated into society and make significant contributions to its development.

Alaferdov has also been awarded Kyrgyzstan's state decoration, the“Dank” Order, for his contributions to strengthening friendship between peoples, as well as Azerbaijan's medal“For service in diaspora activities”.

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